Cottonwood Peak 2025

Started: Aug 16 132,604 acre 96% contained Wildfire
Near Elko · Elko County, Nevada
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Cottonwood Peak is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Nevada, burning 39 miles north of Elko.

185 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Nevada
39 mi N From Elko to the fire perimeter
132,604 Acres 3.0x the size of Washington D.C. 9.1x the size of Manhattan
96%
Contained +0% since previous report
57 Personnel $29M spent $219/acre

Cottonwood Peak Live Perimeter Growth

Cottonwood Peak Fire Growth History
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Fires near Cottonwood Peak

Showing 6 of 58 fires. Use search to find specific fires.
🔥 Jones Fire Active 2026
Started: Oct 6 1,657 acre 75% contained
Near Wells · Elko County, Nevada
🔥 California Creek Fire Active 2026
Started: Aug 25 959 acre 40% contained
Near Owyhee · Elko County, Nevada
🔥 Horse Canyon Fire 2026
Started: Aug 27 30 acre
Near Battle Mountain · Eureka County, Nevada
🔥 Sun Fire 2026
Started: Aug 26 75 acre
Near Spring Creek · Elko County, Nevada
🔥 Doe Fire 2026
Started: Aug 25 90 acre
Near Carlin · Eureka County, Nevada
🔥 Bull Run Fire 2026
Started: Aug 25 455 acre 50% contained
Near Owyhee · Elko County, Nevada

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