"The Ruby wildfire is notable due to its initial rapid growth from 100 to 300 acres within a short period, indicating a potentially aggressive fire behavior."
The Ruby wildfire is located in Douglas County, Nevada, with an initial discovery on August 9, 2026. The fire is of natural cause and is being managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The fire's size has fluctuated, initially reported at 100 acres at 7:20 AM, then increasing to 300 acres at 8:40 AM, before decreasing to 142.5 acres by 9:21 PM on the same day. No containment information is available. The current fire behavior is unknown.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Gardnerville. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies. Be aware of your surroundings, follow local evacuation orders, and stay informed about the fire's status.
IRWIN ID: {F7043C41-3D50-4348-BE3E-384AF182D3BD}
Discovered: Aug 9, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BIA
Coordinates: 38.8586, -119.5661
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The Ruby Fire has burned 143 acres as of August 9, 2026.
The Ruby Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Ruby Fire is burning in Douglas, NV.
No, the Ruby Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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