Hoppie Basin Fire, Nevada
The Hoppie Basin Fire is an active wildfire burning in Nevada, United States. It has burned approximately 305 acres (123 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 85%
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Size reported at approximately 305 acres (123 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Size reported at approximately 40 acres (16.2 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 305 acres (123 ha)
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Containment reported at 60%
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Size reported at approximately 305 acres (123 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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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
41.3159, -114.3331
Current Situation
The Hoppie Basin Fire is an active wildfire burning in Nevada, United States. It has burned approximately 305 acres (123 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 222 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Hoppie Basin Fire, Nevada · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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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).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Hoppie Basin |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVECFX-010335 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | Elko |
| Latitude | 41.31591 |
| Longitude | -114.33310 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 305 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 129 |
| Estimated cost | $700,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 3:54 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Hoppie Basin Fire is currently reported at approximately 305 acres (123 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Hoppie Basin Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 41.3159, -114.3331.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 6 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 actively tracked (last update 2 minutes ago).