Public Safety

New Pass Fire Spreads in Nevada

Monday, August 3, 2026

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The New Pass wildfire is burning 30 miles northwest of Austin, Nevada, in grass and brush, according to the Nevada Division of Forestry (NVCCD) Carson City District. The fire was last updated on August 3, 2026.

The Nevada Division of Forestry reports no evacuations or immediate threats to communities. The fire's perimeter remains approximate, with no additional details on containment or size provided in the official update.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvccd-new-pass

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The New Pass wildfire is burning 30 miles northwest of Austin, Nevada“Location: 30 Miles NW of Austin, NV”
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The fire is burning in grass and brush“The New Pass fire is burning 30 miles northwest of Austin, Nevada, in grass and brush.”
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The fire is reported by the Nevada Division of Forestry (NVCCD) Carson City District“null”
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The fire was last updated on August 3, 2026“null”
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The Nevada Division of Forestry reports no evacuations“null”
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The Nevada Division of Forestry reports no immediate threats to communities“null”
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The fire's perimeter remains approximate“null”
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No additional details on containment or size are provided in the official update“null”