Fire crews continue to fight numerous fires nationwide, including one new fire in Humboldt County and four ongoing fires in Lincoln County.
The National Interagency Fire Center says 274 *new fires broke out nationwide just on Sunday. Currently, firefighters are working to contain 35 large fires across the country. So far this year, the agency says 37,209 fires have burned more than 3.3 million acres across the United States.
Closer to home, fire crews are working to contain a new wildfire, in Humboldt County. The Dutch Flat Fire, 9 miles northeast of Winnemucca, is zero-percent contained at 15,134 acres. The BLM says it initially started on private land and then spread onto BLM land. The north side of the fire is burning in the remote Hot Springs Mountain Range where fire crews are being supported with helicopters, while on the southeast and west sides of the fire, crews have started constructing dozer lines. The cause remains under investigation.
In eastern Nevada, in Spring Creek, fire crews have stopped forward progress on the small Alpine Drive Fire. Elko County Fire is on scene with state and federal resources, working on containment, mop-up, and structure protection, where 4-5 buildings were threatened. This fire also remains under investigation
In Lincoln County, the lightning-sparked Grapevine Fire, southeast of Caliente, remains 26,464 acres at 95% containment. The fire started on June 17th with no estimated full containment. Firefighters continue to strengthen and secure containment lines. Beaver Dam State Park remains closed as precaution.
The Forest Service says the 17,042-acre Kane Springs Fire, which also started the same day, does not yet have an estimated containment date. This lightning-sparked fire remains 95% contained southwest of Caliente.
The Parsnip Peak Fire, northeast of Pioche, remains 2,264 acres with 65% containment. The Forest Service says this wildfire started on June 26th and is only accessible by helicopter. It too does not an estimated containment date.
Lastly, the wind-driven Dry Canyon Fire has stalled at 1,651 acres 14 miles east of Picohe. It also does not have an estimated containment date. It's now 95% contained.
JUNE 30, 2026
Parsnip Peak Fire: 2,265 acres, 15% contained, 18 miles northeast of Pioche
The fire is burning in the remote Parsnip Peak Wilderness Area, where steep, rugged terrain limits access to helicopters.
Three hotshot crews are established along the north and south flanks of the fire and continue constructing handline around the perimeter.
Eight helicopters are supporting firefighters on the ground with bucket drops. 118 personnel from multiple agencies are assigned to the fire.
Dry Canyon Fire: 1,651 acres, 70% contained, 14 miles east of Pioche
On Sunday, firefighters completed dozer lines around the entire fire perimeter and strengthened containment lines.
After the fire started Friday afternoon, crews worked through the night constructing dozer lines.
Kane Springs Fire: 17,042 acres, 85% contained, 17 miles southwest of Caliente
Firefighters continued making steady progress by securing and patrolling the fire perimeter while mopping up remaining interior hotspots to reduce residual heat.
With no significant fire growth, suppression efforts will shift to patrol, monitoring and mop-up.
Grapevine Fire: 26,464 acres, 72% contained
located around 10 miles southeast of Caliente in the Clover Mountain Wilderness Area. Fire officials say that this fire continues to exhibit extreme behavior including wind-driven runs, torching and short-range spotting.
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Fire crews continue to fight two separate lightning-sparked wildfires in Lincoln County.
The Kane Springs Fire, located 17 miles southwest of Caliente, is now 17,042 acres and 50% contained. The BLM says crews will continue strengthening and holding containment lines, conducting mop-up and patrol operations, and securing remaining pockets of heat.
The Grapevine Fire, located 10 miles southeast of Caliente, is 26,203 acres and still 0% contained after starting on June 17th. The BLM says firefighters will continue strengthening and securing containment lines, utilizing heavy equipment to improve access and control features, supporting direct suppression with aircraft where terrain allows, and preparing structures and infrastructure in the Barclay area.
Beaver Dam State Park remains closed until further notice due to fire activity associated with the Grapevine Fire. The closure is in place to protect public and firefighter safety.
There's no immediate word on when both fires will be fully contained.
UPDATE (6/22/26, 11:20 a.m.):
The Nevada division of the Bureau of Land Management has provided updates on a couple of lightning-sparked fires south of Caliente in Lincoln County.
The Kane Springs Fire is now mapped at 16,104 acres, with containment increasing to 40%. Crews report that the fire remained active today, seeing flanking fire spread, uphill runs and isolated torching in parts of the area. Fire personnel are continuing suppression operations, with support from aircraft. This fire is located around 17 miles southwest of Caliente.
The Grapevine Fire, located around 10 miles southeast of Caliente in the Clover Mountain Wilderness Area, has grown to 16,176 acres. Containment remains at 0% for this particular fire. Fire officials say that this fire continues to exhibit extreme behavior including wind-driven runs, torching and short-range spotting. Like the Kane Springs Fire, fire personnel on the ground are being supported by aircraft and aerial retardant drops to help slow the spread of the fire.
No evacuations are currently in place, and the public is being encouraged to stay aware of changing fire conditions in the area and use caution when traveling nearby.
ORIGINAL STORY (6/19/26):
Fire crews are fighting two separate lightning-sparked wildfires, both south of Caliente in Lincoln County.
The BLM says both fires were discovered on Wednesday.
The Kane Springs Fire, about 17 miles southwest of Caliente, is now nearly 7,000 acres in size and remains 0% contained.
The BLM says firefighters are constructing a fire line and using air tankers to drop retardant to slow fire spread and support crews on the ground.
The other fire, the Grapevine Fire, is located 10 miles southeast of Caliente in the Clover Mountain Wilderness Area. It's currently more than 5,000 acres and also remains 0% contained.
The BLM says ground and aerial resources are also being used in this fire.
There’s no immediate word on when the fires will be fully contained.
The BLM also says there's no evacuations in place.
