What are the name and location of the wildfires?
As of July 18, 2026, the Kane Springs Fire burned near Kane Springs Road, approximately five miles southwest of Elgin, Nevada. The fire spread through grass and brush fuels across remote terrain in southeastern Nevada (1).
The Grapevine Fire burned in and around the Clover Mountains Wilderness southeast of Caliente, Nevada. It burned through steep, rugged terrain with timber fuels and experienced rapid growth due to strong winds and critically dry conditions (2).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The following cities and areas were affected by the Kane Springs Fire and Grapevine Fire:
- Caliente
- Clover Mountains Wilderness
- Elgin
- Kane Springs Road area
- Southeastern Lincoln County
- Washington County
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
The Kane Springs Fire had burned approximately 17,042 acres and reached 100% containment. The Grapevine Fire burned approximately 26,464 acres and also reached 100% containment.
During the incident, strong winds and extreme fire behavior complicated suppression efforts. Firefighters ultimately secured the fire perimeters and achieved full containment on both wildfires.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
No evacuation orders or evacuation centers were issued for the Kane Springs Fire during the incident.
The Grapevine Fire initially prompted Level 1 ("Ready") evacuation alerts for areas in Washington County near the Clover Mountains Wilderness southeast of Caliente. As fire conditions improved, all evacuation alerts were lifted by July 6, 2026.
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 18, 2026, the Kane Springs Fire and the Grapevine Fire have both reached 100% containment.
