"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed to its containment, with an estimated cost of $850,000."
The Chimney wildfire is located in Elko County, Nevada, approximately 41.44178869228° N, 116.98894580731° W. The fire is reported to be 20,985 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire was discovered on July 26, 2026, and is believed to be of natural cause. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency. The fire behavior is currently minimal with some smoldering. The fire's size and containment have remained steady since its discovery.
Official source description: 20 Miles NW from Midas, NV
Minimal; Smoldering
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently minimal with some smoldering and is 100% contained.
IRWIN ID: {84AD9B46-6849-4DCA-902A-3692AA589E68}
Discovered: Jul 26, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $850,000
Coordinates: 41.4418, -116.9889
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The Chimney Fire has burned 20,985 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Chimney Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Chimney Fire is burning in Elko, NV.
No, the Chimney Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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