Humboldt County Nevada Emergency Management

08/26/2026

🔥 WILDFIRE UPDATE — NORTHWEST NEVADA

Thunderstorms have ignited more than 20 wildfires across northwest Nevada since Monday. Two large fires in the Winnemucca District are receiving significant suppression resources.

Juniper Ridge Fire
📍 | Northeast of Winnemucca
🔥 | estimated 1,200 acres | 10% contained

The fire is burning actively in steep, rocky terrain and threatens communities and critical infrastructure, including areas near Winnemucca, Green Saddle, Water Canyon, Golconda and Interstate 80. Firefighters are using air and ground resources to contain the fire.

Sombrero Fire
📍 | West of Silver State Valley, north of Winnemucca
🔥 | estimated 12,500 acres | 20% contained

Dozers are making progress, while sandy soils have limited engine access in some areas.

🚨 | EVACUATIONS: Areas in Winnemucca and Golconda on both sides of I-80 are currently under Level 1 (Be Ready) and Level 2 (Get Set) evacuation statuses. Evacuation levels may change as conditions evolve.

For current evacuation information, visit perimetermap.com and follow Humboldt County Nevada Emergency Management.

🚫 | Water Canyon Recreation Area is closed. Please review the closure order and map: www.blm.gov/announcement/emergency-closure-order-public-lands-near-juniper-ridge-fire?utm_source=chatgpt.com

⛈️ | More thunderstorms are expected Wednesday and Thursday, creating the potential for new fire starts and rapid fire spread.

⚠️ | Please stay away from active fires, use caution around emergency vehicles, and NEVER fly a drone near a wildfire. Unauthorized drone flights can ground firefighting aircraft and delay critical suppression operations.

🙏| Thank you to the firefighters, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, local volunteer fire departments and other responders working to protect our communities.

Image: Juniper Ridge Fire on Monday, August 24.

08/25/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION: Wildfire Mapping and Alert Resources

With multiple fires burning in our area, there are three useful tools to help you stay informed:

Perimeter Map
https://perimetermap.com/humboldt-NV

The Perimeter Map is now updated for Humboldt County, and the fire perimeter information is also live in the Watch Duty app.

Use the map to:
• Zoom into the area or enter your address
• View mapped fire perimeters and incident locations
• See how fires relate to roads, neighborhoods, communities, and landmarks

HC Connect

Use HC Connect for local emergency alerts and updates from Humboldt County Emergency Management. Make sure your notifications are turned on.

Nevada Fire Info
https://nevadafireinfo.org/

Use Nevada Fire Info for statewide wildfire information, current fire resources, mapping tools, and incident information.

CURRENT FIRE UPDATE

Juniper Fire: Approximately 1,200 acres. Fire crews continue working the incident.

Sombrero Fire: Approximately 12,000 acres. Crews continue monitoring and responding.

McConnell Fire (Orovada): 1100 acres. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Fire conditions may change quickly with continued winds and lightning activity.

Fire maps are useful for situational awareness, but they do not replace official evacuation instructions.

Please give fire crews space to work, stay out of active fire areas, and keep drones grounded.

If you see a new fire or new smoke, call 911.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐓, 𝐆𝐎 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝.

Continue monitoring HC Connect, nevadafireinfo.org, and Humboldt County Emergency Management for updates.

08/25/2026

We are aware of a new fire in the Orovada area.

Orovada Fire is responding.

Please give fire crews space to work. Stay out of the area unless you need to be there, and do not fly drones near the fire. Drones put firefighting aircraft and crews at risk and may interfere with suppression efforts.

If you see a new fire or new smoke, call 911.

We will provide more information as it comes in.

Stay alert and continue monitoring here and nevadafireinfo.org for updates.

Real time updates for wildfires in Nevada and general fire prevention information.

08/25/2026

Sombrero Fire Update

The Sombrero Fire is currently estimated at 11,000 acres.

The fire was discovered on August 24 at approximately 4:03 PM.

Fire crews continue working across the area as changing winds and additional lightning remain a concern.

Please help keep responders safe:

• Stay out of active fire areas
• Keep drones grounded
• Keep your phone charged and monitor official updates
• Check on neighbors, especially those who may not have reliable internet or emergency alerts
• If you see a new fire or new smoke, call 911

Stay informed through nevadafireinfo.org and HC Connect.

We will continue sharing updates as conditions change.

08/25/2026

The Juniper Fire is currently estimated at 1,200 acres.

A huge thank you to the fire crews, dispatchers, pilots, and support personnel working this incident. They are operating in difficult conditions and working hard to protect our community.

Please help keep them safe.

Stay out of active fire areas. Do not drive into closed or restricted areas to watch the fire.

Keep drones grounded. A drone near a wildfire puts firefighting aircraft at risk and may force air operations to stop.

Stay alert as winds continue and more lightning is possible. Conditions may change quickly, and new fire starts remain possible. Be ready!

If you see a new fire or new smoke, call 911.

Keep your phone charged and continue monitoring official information through HC Connect and nevadafireinfo.org.

Please also check on your neighbors, especially those who live alone, are vulnerable, or do not have reliable access to emergency alerts.

We will continue to share updates as conditions change.

08/25/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐓, 𝐆𝐎: Know what it means before you need it.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐄 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐍𝐎𝐖
• Fire crews are watching and responding to fires in our area.
• BLM has closed Water Canyon Rec/camp area.
• Conditions remain dry, and more lightning is expected today and tonight. New lightning strikes and changing winds could start new fires or cause existing fires to grow.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘, 𝐒𝐄𝐓, 𝐆𝐎 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 means stay alert and be prepared. Know where to get official updates, review your evacuation routes, keep your phone charged, and make sure your family knows the plan.
𝐒𝐄𝐓 means get ready to leave. Pack medications, IDs, important documents, pet supplies, and your go-bag. Fuel your vehicle, secure pets and livestock, and check on neighbors who may need help.
𝐆𝐎 means leave. Follow instructions from emergency officials and use the safest route. Take your family, pets, medications, IDs, and go-bag. Do not wait to gather extra belongings.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐖
• There are NO evacuation orders at this time.
• Keep your phone charged and watch for official updates.
• Review your evacuation plan and know more than one way out of your area.
• Keep medications, important documents, pet supplies, and other essentials where you can grab them quickly.
• Check on your neighbors, especially older adults, people with disabilities, people who live alone, and anyone without reliable internet access or emergency alert resources.
• Make sure pets and livestock are part of your evacuation plan.
• Stay out of active fire areas and keep drones grounded. Drones near wildfires put firefighters and aircraft at risk.
• If you see a new fire or smoke from a possible new fire, call 911.
• Conditions may change quickly. We will continue to update the community as we learn more.

Stay informed through nevadafireinfo.org, https://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/516/Emergency-Management and HC Connect.

Fire conditions may change quickly. We will continue updating the community as conditions develop.

08/25/2026

Lightning Alert

Lightning strikes are starting fires across the area. Fire crews are monitoring reported starts and responding as needed.

Stay alert and be prepared:
• Keep phones fully charged
• Have essential items ready
• Report new smoke or fire activity to 911

Resources to stay alert:
•Humboldt County Connect App
•Nevadafireinfo.org
•Watch Duty App.

08/25/2026

Visible smoke northwest of Winnemucca is from the Sombrero Fire near Sombrero Peak and Mormon Dan Butte in Humboldt County.

Please avoid the area and give firefighters and emergency personnel room to work. Keep drones away from the fire. Unauthorized drones in wildfire areas create a serious safety risk and could force firefighting aircraft to stop operations.

08/22/2026

08/22/2026