"The fire’s rapid growth to 1,000 acres in a single day and the deployment of over 120 personnel highlight the significant resources required for containment, underscoring the challenges of managing natural fires in remote Nevada terrain."
The Forleen wildfire, located 23 miles north of Wells in Elko County, Nevada, was first reported on August 24, 2026, and is a natural‑caused fire under the jurisdiction of the BLM. The fire rapidly expanded from 15 acres at discovery to a peak of 1,000 acres on August 25, before stabilizing at 667 acres by August 29. Containment progressed from 0% on August 25 to 10% on August 27, 50% later that day, 70% on August 29, 80% at the end of August 29, 90% on August 31, and finally 100% on September 1, 2026. Personnel peaked at 127 on August 27 and 29, with a total estimated cost of $450,000 by the time the fire was fully contained.
Official source description: 23 Miles N from Wells, NV
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Elko. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behaving minimally; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or fire restrictions are necessary.
IRWIN ID: {81326DD3-BF0A-4180-B245-BA510F4B5B7B}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $450,000
Coordinates: 41.4454, -115.0365
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The Forleen Fire has burned 667 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the Forleen Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Forleen Fire is burning in Elko, NV.
No, the Forleen Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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