"The Stallion fire’s rapid expansion to over 33,000 acres in just three days and the deployment of up to 322 personnel highlight the significant resource commitment required for large, human‑caused wildfires in the region."
The Stallion wildfire, located 10 miles west of Nixon in Washoe County, Nevada, was first reported on August 10, 2026. The fire grew rapidly from 1,000 acres on August 11 to a peak of 33,731 acres on August 13, driven by extreme, running, spotting behavior and a human cause. By August 14, containment reached 44% with 322 personnel, and the fire size stabilized at 40,689 acres. Containment continued to improve, reaching 95% by August 19 and 98% by August 22, while personnel numbers fell to 15 by August 23. The fire was fully contained at 100% on August 28, with a final estimated cost of $4,115,184. The incident was managed by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) with no specific jurisdictional agency listed.
Official source description: 10 Miles W from Nixon, NV
Minimal; Smoldering; Single Tree Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Fernley. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now fully contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Residents should remain aware of potential smoldering hotspots and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {75B0C6D7-10D4-476A-B691-3D78231B4997}
Discovered: Aug 10, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $4,115,184
Coordinates: 39.8228, -119.5252
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The Stallion Fire has burned 40,691 acres as of August 28, 2026.
Yes, the Stallion Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Stallion Fire is burning in Washoe, NV.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Stallion Fire remains active.
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