Big Butte Fire 2025

Started: Aug 24 3,612 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Battle Mountain · Elko County, Nevada

Big Butte Fire has burned 3,612 acres, burning 35 miles northeast of Battle Mountain.

191 Days Active
35 mi NE From Battle Mountain to the fire perimeter
3,612 Acres 3.0x the size of Lincoln Park 69% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
4 Personnel $500K spent $138/acre

Big Butte Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Big Butte Fire Fire Growth History
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