"The fire’s rapid growth to over 1,200 acres in a single day and the deployment of 54 personnel highlight its potential threat to nearby communities and the resources required for suppression. The swift containment to 100% within four days demonstrates effective firefighting response."
The Juniper Ridge wildfire, located 10 miles northeast of Winnemucca in Humboldt County, Nevada, was first discovered on August 25, 2026. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency, and the cause remains undetermined. The fire rapidly expanded from 30 acres at discovery to 1,200 acres by the evening of August 25, before stabilizing at 778 acres on August 27. Containment progressed from 10% on August 26 to 30% on August 27, 75% by August 28, and reached 100% later that day, with a total of 45 personnel actively managing the blaze. Estimated costs rose from $750,000 on August 26 to $820,000 by the time the fire was fully contained. Fire behavior shifted from active, creeping, and running to minimal, creeping, and running as containment improved.
Official source description: 10 Miles NE from Winnemucca, NV
Minimal; Creeping; Running
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Elko. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Residents should remain aware of any post-fire hazards and follow local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {955EB892-D819-4DE7-8ED0-B3A00E42C50A}
Discovered: Aug 25, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $820,000
Coordinates: 40.9384, -117.6004
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The Juniper Ridge Fire has burned 778 acres as of August 28, 2026.
Yes, the Juniper Ridge Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Juniper Ridge Fire is burning in Humboldt, NV.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Juniper Ridge Fire remains active.
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