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Automated summary generated: Nov 2, 2026 22:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Moose wildfire was discovered on August 8, 2026, in Washoe County, Nevada, at latitude 39.5495 and longitude -119.9042. As of the latest report from the National Interagency Fire Center on August 8, 2026, the fire has burned 111.7 acres, with no official containment percentage, personnel deployment, or cost information available. The incidentβs cause remains undetermined, and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not reported, so the situation remains largely unknown beyond the initial acreage.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Aug 8, 2026 17:40 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 17:40 | 112 | Not reported | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Reno-Sparks. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Verdi.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {AFE1E202-0043-401F-8A03-5DD6D670727E}
Discovered: Aug 8, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 39.5495, -119.9042
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The Moose Fire has burned 112 acres as of August 8, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Moose Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Moose Fire is burning in Washoe, NV.
The Moose Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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