"This fire is notable for its early detection and rapid reporting, but its current size of 50 acres and lack of containment suggest it is still manageable. The absence of detailed resource or cost information indicates that the incident has not yet escalated to a high-priority status."
The PAHRUMP wildfire was discovered on September 16, 2026, in Nye County, Nevada, near latitude 36.2166 and longitude -116.0002. As of the latest update, the fire has burned 50 acres with no containment reported and no personnel or cost information available. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. The incident is still active, with no further growth or containment data provided in the timeline. Overall, the fire is in its early stages with limited publicly available details on its behavior or resource deployment.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Pahrump. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local fire conditions, follow any evacuation orders, and keep a safe distance from the fire perimeter.
IRWIN ID: {68A777B5-3DFE-45E8-978A-F29EB619D418}
Discovered: Sep 16, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 36.2166, -116.0002
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The PAHRUMP Fire has burned 50 acres as of September 16, 2026.
The PAHRUMP Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The PAHRUMP Fire is burning in Nye, NV.
No, the PAHRUMP Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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