"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed to contain it, with an estimated cost of over $10.7 million and a peak personnel count of 312."
The New Pass wildfire is located in Churchill County, Nevada, approximately 30 miles northwest of Austin. The fire has burned 37,899 acres and is currently 100% contained. The fire was discovered on July 26, 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 has been moderate to minimal, with single tree torching, creeping, and smoldering observed at various times. The fire has shown a slow containment progress, increasing from 60% to 100% over the course of eight days.
Official source description: 30 Miles NW from Austin, NV
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Fallon. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently 100% contained and minimal in behavior.
IRWIN ID: {2F99B774-3E9B-4C4B-BED5-B40AD9F94602}
Discovered: Jul 26, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $10,705,901
Coordinates: 39.6988, -117.487
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The New Pass Fire has burned 37,899 acres as of August 14, 2026.
Yes, the New Pass Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The New Pass Fire is burning in Churchill, NV.
No, the New Pass Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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