"The fire’s rapid growth to over 9,500 acres in just a few days and the high resource commitment—over 500 personnel at peak—highlight its significant threat to the surrounding area. The eventual full containment after more than a month underscores the intensity and duration of the incident."
The S-1 VYA wildfire, located 3 miles north of VYA, NV in Washoe County, was first discovered on August 24, 2026. The fire rapidly expanded from 50 acres on August 25 to a peak of 9,532 acres by August 27, driven by extreme behavior with short‑range spotting and uphill runs. By August 28 the fire size stabilized at 9,524 acres and containment began to increase, reaching 5% with 276 personnel. Over the next week containment rose steadily, reaching 100% on September 8 while personnel numbers fluctuated from 394 to 229. The estimated cost climbed from $1.5 million on August 26 to $13.7 million by September 8. The cause remains undetermined and jurisdictional agency information is not provided.
Official source description: 3 Miles N from VYA, NV
Minimal; Creeping; Short-range Spotting
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Lakeview. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; however, standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised in the region.
IRWIN ID: {62050703-383F-463A-999F-F78775E97E71}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $13,700,000
Coordinates: 41.7507, -119.8686
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The S-1 VYA Fire has burned 9,532 acres as of September 8, 2026.
Yes, the S-1 VYA Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The S-1 VYA Fire is burning in Washoe, NV.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the S-1 VYA Fire remains active.
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