"This fire is notable due to the significant resources committed, with an estimated cost of $6.1 million, and the containment trajectory, which has remained at 100% since its discovery."
The Kane Springs wildfire is located in Lincoln County, Nevada, approximately 37.28° N latitude and 114.63° W longitude. The fire is reported to be 17,042 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire was discovered on June 17, 2026, and is believed to be of natural cause. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency responsible for managing the fire. The fire behavior is currently described as minimal, creeping, and backing. The fire's size and containment status have remained unchanged since its discovery.
Official source description: 17 Miles SW from Caliente, NV
Minimal; Creeping; Backing
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire behavior is currently minimal, creeping, and backing, and the fire is 100% contained.
IRWIN ID: {6CE01911-1146-4307-AAC9-12809B77CC22}
Discovered: Jun 17, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $6,100,000
Coordinates: 37.2845, -114.6304
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The Kane Springs Fire has burned 17,042 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Kane Springs Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Kane Springs Fire is burning in Lincoln, NV.
No, the Kane Springs Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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