Blackjack Fire, Nevada
The Blackjack Fire was a wildfire in Nevada, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 19 acres (8 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 19 acres (7.6 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 10 acres (4.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.9679, -115.1592
Current Situation
The Blackjack Fire was a wildfire in Nevada, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 19 acres (8 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
Nearby communities include Ely (38.9 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 177 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Blackjack Fire, Nevada · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Ely
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Nevada (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Blackjack |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVELD-040256 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | White Pine |
| Latitude | 38.96792 |
| Longitude | -115.15925 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 19 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Ely (24 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 12:48 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Blackjack Fire was approximately 19 acres (8 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Blackjack Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 38.9679, -115.1592. Nearby towns include Ely (38.9 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Ely (24 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).