Gold Fire (NVCCD)

Gold Fire (2025-07-21)
1,226 acre wildfire (98% contained)
Sparks, Nevada, United States


Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 24, 2025 Other
Gold Fire reached 98% containment on Thursday, July 24, holding steady at 1,226 acres. Human-caused fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks nearing full containment.
Sources: 2news.com (2025-07-24)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Gold Fire reached 95% containment on Wednesday, holding steady at 1,226 acres. Human-caused fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks is nearly fully contained.
Sources: Gold Fire hits 95% containment (2025-07-23) Containment reaches 95% on the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park | News | 2news.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Gold Fire containment reached 65% with light rain overnight helping moderate flames. Fire remains at 1,226 acres with minimal fire behavior and no perimeter growth. Crews continuing mop-up operations.
Sources: Gold Fire now 65% contained (2025-07-22) Containment grows on the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park | News | 2news.com (2025-07-22)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Gold Fire containment increased from 15% to 35% on Monday. Fire remains at 1,226 acres with BLM leading unified command. Expected to be fully contained by Tuesday.
Sources: Gold Fire now 65% contained (2025-07-21) Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park now 15% contained | News | 2news.com (2025-07-21)
Jul 20, 2025 Other
Gold Fire broke out near Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks at 2:15 PM, rapidly growing to 1,226 acres. Human-caused fire burning grass and sagebrush with 0% containment. No evacuations issued but crews asking everyone to avoid the area.
Sources: Gold Fire burning northeast of Sparks, Nevada | Local Nevada | Local (2025-07-20) Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park now 15% contained | News | 2news.com (2025-07-21)

Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
Gold Fire reached 95% containment on Wednesday, holding steady at 1,226 acres. Human-caused fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks is nearly fully contained.
Sources: Gold Fire hits 95% containment (2025-07-23) Containment reaches 95% on the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park | News | 2news.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 22, 2025 Other
Gold Fire containment reached 65% with light rain overnight helping moderate flames. Fire remains at 1,226 acres with minimal fire behavior and no perimeter growth. Crews continuing mop-up operations.
Sources: Gold Fire now 65% contained (2025-07-20) Containment reaches 95% on the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park | News | 2news.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Gold Fire containment increased from 15% to 35% on Monday. Fire remains at 1,226 acres with BLM leading unified command. Expected to be fully contained by Tuesday.
Sources: Gold Fire now 65% contained (2025-07-20) Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park now 15% contained | News | 2news.com (2025-07-21)
Jul 20, 2025 Other
Gold Fire broke out near Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks at 2:15 PM, rapidly growing to 1,226 acres. Human-caused fire burning grass and sagebrush with 0% containment. No evacuations issued but crews asking everyone to avoid the area.
Sources: Gold Fire now 65% contained (2025-07-20) Gold Fire burning northeast of Sparks, Nevada | Local Nevada | Local (2025-07-20) Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park now 15% contained | News | 2news.com (2025-07-21)

Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 20, 2025 Other
Vegetation fire breaks out behind Golden Eagle Regional Park ballparks in Sparks, rapidly growing to 1,200+ acres fueled by grass and sagebrush in wind-driven conditions. Public advised to avoid area and keep drones grounded as aircraft conduct suppression operations.
Sources: Gold Fire burning northeast of Sparks, Nevada | Local Nevada | Local (2025-07-20) Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park now 15% contained | News | 2news.com (2025-07-21) Gold Fire containment reaches 35% (2025-07-20)

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2025-07-21 1226 acres 1.9 sq mi 4.9 sq km
2025-07-27 1226 acres 1.9 sq mi 4.9 sq km

Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2025-07-21 35% contained
2025-07-22 65% contained
2025-07-24 95% contained
2025-07-27 98% contained