Hawk Wildfire in Nevada Grows to 15,051 Acres, 27% Contained
The Hawk wildfire in Nevada has expanded to 15,051 acres, with crews reporting 27% containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 p.m. ET
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Aug 25, 2026, 5:55 p.m. ET
Crews Report Hawk Wildfire 27% Contained in Nevada
Crews battling the Hawk wildfire in Nevada have reported the fire is 27% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Containment refers to the percentage of the fire's perimeter that has been secured by fireline, not the fire being extinguished.
The fire, which was discovered on August 22, 2026, has burned 15,051 acres and is classified as a Type 3 Incident. Fire behavior is described as minimal. The cause of the fire has been determined to be human, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 p.m. ETFirst report
Hawk Wildfire in Nevada Grows to 15,051 Acres, 27% Contained
The Hawk wildfire in Nevada has burned 15,051 acres and is 27% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire was discovered on August 22, 2026, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident with minimal fire behavior. The cause is listed as human, according to the same official record.
The fire's size and containment figures come from the National Interagency Fire Center's data portal. No further details about the fire's location or evacuation orders have been reported.
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