Ward Fire 2026

Started: Jul 31 8,683 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Ward Fire has burned 8,683 acres, burning 5 miles south of Ely.

91 Days Active
5 mi S From Ely to the fire perimeter
8,683 Acres 7.2x the size of Lincoln Park 1.7x the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
2 Personnel $14.6M spent $1.68K/acre

Ward Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Ward Fire Fire Growth History
Ward Fire Containment History

Fires near Ward Fire

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🔥 Robinson Fire 2026
Started: Oct 6 134 acre
🔥 Jones Fire 2026
Started: Oct 6 1,657 acre 100% contained
🔥 Horsethief Fire 2026
Started: Sep 2 33 acre
🔥 Currant Creek Fire 2026
Started: Aug 29 3 acre
Near Ely · Nye County, Nevada
🔥 Sun Fire 2026
Started: Aug 26 75 acre
🔥 Hill #4 Fire 2026
Started: Aug 24 7 acre