Secret Pass Fire, Nevada
Agency feeds show the Secret Pass Fire burning in Nevada, United States. Reported size is about 3,300 acres (1,335 hectares) and was classified as Active.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 15%
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Size reported at approximately 3,300 acres (1,335 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 3,163 acres (1,280 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 4,500 acres (1,821 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 4,000 acres (1,619 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 60 acres (24.3 ha)
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Uncontained · 250 ac · US-NV · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 250 acres (101 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.8965, -115.2600
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Secret Pass Fire burning in Nevada, United States. Reported size is about 3,300 acres (1,335 hectares) and was classified as Active.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 minutes ago.
The fire is near Spring Creek (33.3 km SW), Wells (34.5 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 241 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Secret Pass Fire, Nevada · 11 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
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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Spring Creek
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Wells
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Nevada (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Secret Pass |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVECFX-010343 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | Elko |
| Latitude | 40.89646 |
| Longitude | -115.26001 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3,300 ac |
| Containment % | 15% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 185 |
| Estimated cost | $3,250,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Spring Creek (21 mi SW), Wells (21 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 5:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Secret Pass Fire is currently reported at approximately 3,300 acres (1,335 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Secret Pass Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 40.8965, -115.2600. Nearby towns include Spring Creek (33.3 km SW), Wells (34.5 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 15% (status: Active).
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 Spring Creek (21 mi SW), Wells (21 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 actively tracked (last update 2 minutes ago).