What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 7, 2026, the Dutch Flat Fire is burning approximately 9 miles northeast of Winnemucca in northwestern Nevada.
The wildfire is located near Dutch Flat, approximately 9 miles northeast of Winnemucca, and is burning away from nearby structures (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Dutch Flat Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Dutch Flat Fire include:
- Dutch Flat
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Winnemucca
What is the current containment status of the Dutch Flat Fire?
As of July 7, 2026, the Dutch Flat Fire has burned approximately 15,558 acres and remains 40% contained.
Firefighting resources, including air attack aircraft and additional Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), have been assigned to the incident as crews continue working to slow the fire's spread.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There are currently no evacuation orders or evacuation centers in place for the Dutch Flat Fire.
Authorities continue to monitor the incident, and residents in the surrounding area should remain alert for changing conditions and follow official updates as they become available.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 7, 2026, this fire is 40% contained.
