Boyd Fire, Nevada
Boyd burned in Nevada, United States, reaching about 123 acres (50 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 123 acres (49.8 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 40 acres (16.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.8648, -115.6515
Current Situation
Boyd burned in Nevada, United States, reaching about 123 acres (50 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.
Nearby communities include Elko (10.1 km W), Spring Creek (16.3 km S), Carlin (41.6 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 183 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Boyd Fire, Nevada · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Elko
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Spring Creek
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Carlin
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Nevada (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Elko at 6.3 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Boyd |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVECFX-010345 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | Elko |
| Latitude | 40.86481 |
| Longitude | -115.65153 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 11:26 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 123 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Elko (6.3 mi W), Spring Creek (10 mi S), Carlin (26 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 5:53 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Boyd Fire was approximately 123 acres (50 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Boyd Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 40.8648, -115.6515. Nearby towns include Elko (10.1 km W), Spring Creek (16.3 km S), Carlin (41.6 km SW).
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 2026-07-26.
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 Elko (6.3 mi W), Spring Creek (10 mi S), Carlin (26 mi SW).
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 3 days ago).