Winnemucca Mountain Fire (NVWID)

First Reported: 2025-06-16 18:48:07 UTC on June 16, 2025
Inciweb page: NVWID Winnemucca Mountain Fire
Size: 2321 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Winnemucca Mountain Fire (2025-06-16)
2,321 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States


Wildfire Status:

The Winnemucca Mountain Fire, located approximately one mile northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada, has burned a total of 2,321 acres and is currently 100% contained. The fire began on June 15, 2025, and is under the management of the Bureau of Land Management. As of the latest update, firefighting efforts have successfully brought the blaze under control, and the focus has now shifted to monitoring the area to prevent any potential flare-ups.

A total of 112 personnel were involved in combating the fire, utilizing strategies tailored to the specific fuels involved, which included brush and short grass. Firefighters have completed their primary operations, with ongoing assessments to ensure the stability of the containment lines. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the successful containment has alleviated immediate concerns for surrounding communities.

Weather conditions have likely been favorable for firefighting efforts, although specific details on current weather patterns are not provided. Continuous monitoring will remain essential to address any changes in conditions that could affect the containment status. As the situation stabilizes, firefighters will maintain vigilance in the area to ensure that the fire does not reignite.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2025-06-16 20% contained
2025-06-17 60% contained
2025-06-19 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2025-06-16 2000 acres 3.1 sq mi 8.0 sq km
2025-06-19 2321 acres 3.6 sq mi 9.3 sq km