Ward Mtn Fire, Nevada
Ward Mtn burned in Nevada, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.1019, -114.8970
Current Situation
Ward Mtn burned in Nevada, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
The fire is near Ely (16.2 km N), McGill (35.2 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 177 km.
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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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Ely
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McGill
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Nevada (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Ely at 10 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Ward Mtn |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NVHTF-040239 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Nevada |
| Location | White Pine |
| Latitude | 39.10187 |
| Longitude | -114.89701 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 10:31 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Ely (10 mi N), McGill (22 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 5:48 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 Ward Mtn Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Ward Mtn Fire is located in Nevada, United States at approximately 39.1019, -114.8970. Nearby towns include Ely (16.2 km N), McGill (35.2 km N).
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 2026-07-22.
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 (10 mi N), McGill (22 mi N).
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 7 days ago).