Quartz

Fire Start, Size and Growth

Start Date/Time/Location: The Quartz Fire ignited on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 12:02 p.m. in Pershing County, Nevada, near the area of Dun Glen Canyon and Imlay.
Size and Containment: As of May 27, 2026, the fire has burned 2,448 acres and is successfully 100% contained.
Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread: The fire ripped quickly during its initial attack, fueled by cured grasses and sagebrush in the valleys and midslopes of northwest Nevada. It grew rapidly to 1,700 acres and then 2,000 acres on its first day due to gusty west-southwest winds and low relative humidity.
Containment Efforts: Over the last 72 hours, ground crews and aviation resources worked diligently, taking advantage of overnight humidity recoveries to halt the fire's spread. Containment steadily increased from 50% on May 25 to 90% on May 26, reaching full 100% containment by the morning of May 27. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) and local agencies managed the incident.

Emergency Information

Evacuations and Sheltering:
Mandatory Evacuation Orders: There are currently no mandatory evacuation orders in place for any locations.
Evacuation Warnings: There are no active evacuation warnings for any locations.
Curfew: No curfew orders have been issued.
Evacuation Shelters and Information: No evacuation shelters are currently open, and the estimated number of people impacted by evacuations is zero.

Road and Infrastructure Closures:

• There are no reported road closures in any locations at this time.
• There are no school or infrastructure closures associated with the Quartz Fire.

For more information, visit:

• Nevada Fire Info
• Pershing County Sheriff's Office
• Nevada Department of Transportation - Road Conditions

Current Impact

Impacts:
Injuries and Fatalities: There have been no reported injuries or fatalities associated with the Quartz Fire.
Structures Impacted: There are no reports of any structures or key infrastructure being damaged or destroyed.
School and Business Closures: No schools or businesses have been reported closed due to this incident.
Notable Impacts: There are no notable people or structures reported to be impacted by this fire.

Safety Concerns:
Power Outages: There are no reported power outages related to this fire.
Water Safety: No specific water safety concerns have been reported.
Burn Bans: Residents should consult local authorities regarding seasonal fire restrictions and burn bans, given the highly cured and dry vegetation in the area.
Air Quality: With the fire at 100% containment, smoke impacts have significantly decreased. However, residents with respiratory conditions should continue to monitor local air quality advisories as a precaution.

Ongoing Outlook

Containment Projections: The fire successfully reached 100% containment on May 27, 2026. Because the fire is fully contained, it is no longer projected to spread. Fire personnel will continue to monitor the area for any remaining hotspots and conduct mop-up operations, but the incident has been deactivated from active tracking maps.
Weather and Wind Warnings: Earlier in the week, Red Flag Warnings were in effect for northwest Nevada due to low humidity (dropping to 10-20%) and gusty southwest to west winds ahead of a cold front. Since the cold front's passage, temperatures have cooled and humidity has risen, which greatly assisted firefighters with final containment efforts.

Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate

Cause: The cause of the Quartz Fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation.
Weather and Climate: The fire's initial rapid spread was heavily influenced by critical fire weather conditions. The region experienced a combination of cured, dry vegetation (grasses and sagebrush), low relative humidity dropping into the low teens, and strong wind gusts ahead of an incoming cold front. These elements created a highly receptive environment for wildfire ignition and growth, which prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue Red Flag Warnings for the area during the fire's most active burning periods.

For more information, visit:

• Nevada Fire Info
• Pershing County Sheriff's Office
• Nevada Department of Transportation - Road Conditions