"The fire’s swift growth to 770 acres in less than 24 hours and the deployment of 27 personnel at peak activity highlight the rapid escalation potential of wildfires in this region. Full containment within three days demonstrates effective firefighting response."
The Master wildfire, located 5 miles southwest of Deeth in Elko County, Nevada, was first discovered on August 24, 2026. The fire rapidly expanded from 50 acres to 770 acres within the first day before shrinking to 446 acres by August 25 as containment efforts progressed. By August 27 the blaze was fully contained at 100% with minimal smoldering activity, and the estimated cost rose to $150,000. The cause remains undetermined and jurisdictional agency information is not provided.
Official source description: 5 Miles SW from Deeth, NV
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Elko. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal and smoldering with 100% containment; general wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no immediate evacuation or fire danger is expected.
IRWIN ID: {9DE4D024-F7D1-4A68-9645-25E818BFDD96}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $150,000
Coordinates: 41.1063, -115.2026
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The Master Fire has burned 446 acres as of August 27, 2026.
Yes, the Master Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Master Fire is burning in Elko, NV.
No, the Master Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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