Humboldt, NV · Natural
Crews have this fire 99% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
33,762
Acres Burned
31
Days Burning
Aug 25, 2026
Discovered
2d ago
Last Update
8 public land units within 75 miles
Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / NV
2.8 mi
E
North Jackson Mountains Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
39.2 mi
W
South Jackson Mountains Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
46.8 mi
SW
Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
51.7 mi
W
Black Rock Desert Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
56.5 mi
W
North Black Rock Range Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
67.4 mi
W
Pahute Peak Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / NV
69.4 mi
W
Owyhee River Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / ID
70.5 mi
NE
Posted by the incident management team on InciWeb, plus changes read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
Per interagency perimeter data, the McConnell was remapped 5 acres lower to 33,762.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 115 acres to 33,767 and containment moved from 91% to 99%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 90 acres to 33,652.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 291 acres to 33,562 and containment moved from 85% to 91%.
IRWINIncident Update: McConnell Fire September 13, 2026 FINAL DAILY UPDATE Acres: 33,623 Start Date: August 25, 2026 Containment: 92% Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 125 Fuels: Brush, Grass, and Timber Total Resources: 2 crews | 2 helicopters | 1 engine Location: 3 miles northeast of Orovada This will be the final update from Wyoming Type 3 Team 3. Summary: Wyoming Type 3 Team 3 crews remain focused ...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 28 acres to 33,271.
IRWINAcres: 33,231 Start Date: August 25, 2026 Containment: 85% Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 129 Fuels: Brush, Grass, and Timber Total Resources: 2 crews | 2 helicopters | 4 engines Location: 3 miles northeast of Orovada Summary: Wyoming Type 3 Team 3 crews remain focused on patrolling the fire area as well as suppression repair strategies. The fire remains at 33,231 acres and 85% containment. Bar...
InciWebSummary: The Wyoming Type 3 Team 3 is entering its transitional phase as crews prepare the area to hand off the McConnell Fire to local agencies and recovery teams. Through Sunday, we will continue suppression repair and patrolling upper elevation areas where smoldering continues. The fire remains at 33,231 acres and is at 85% containment. Currently, the Team plans on remaining on the incident thr...
InciWebAcres: 33,231 Start Date: August 25, 2026 Containment: 85% Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 144 Fuels: Brush, Grass, and Timber Total Resources: 5 crews | 3 helicopters | 3 engines | 1 dozers Location: 3 miles northeast of Orovada Summary: Firefighters continue to make progress on the McConnell Fire, which remains at 33,231 acres and is at 85% containment. Crews continue suppression work while pa...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell containment moved from 83% to 85%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 2 acres to 33,243.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell grew 10 acres to 33,241.
IRWINDaily update for the McConnell Fire (Sept. 7, 2026).
InciWebIncident Update: McConnell Fire Summary: Firefighters continue to make progress on the McConnell Fire, which remains at 33,231 acres and is now 83% contained . Fire activity remained minimal Saturday, with only a few isolated areas of smoldering observed. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and recent moisture continue to limit fire behavior. Crews continue working to secure the remaining unconta...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the McConnell containment moved from 81% to 83%.
IRWIN31 days since discovery
2 additional active fires
Data Sources
Fire data from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) via IRWIN. Satellite hotspots from NASA FIRMS VIIRS. Situation updates are either posted by the incident management team on InciWeb or read by us from WFIGS perimeter data, and each one says which. Air quality data from EPA AirNow. Public lands boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0.
IRWIN ID: e04e00bd-949a-4b82-910c-100f18acf940
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