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Fire detected by satellite — Lovelock (381 hotspots)

Ongoing alert in United States — started August 26, 2026 at 9:43 AM. This page updates as the situation evolves.

Started: August 26, 2026 at 9:43 AMupdated 7 hours ago
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What's happening

A large wildfire has been detected near Lovelock with 381 active hot spots identified by satellite. The fire was first detected on August 26 and has escalated to extreme severity. The affected area extends approximately 5 kilometers around Lovelock.

If you are currently in or near Lovelock, you should be prepared to evacuate immediately if instructed by local authorities. Monitor local emergency alerts and news for evacuation orders and road closures. Air quality may be significantly affected by smoke in the surrounding region.

Follow all instructions from local emergency management and law enforcement. If you experience difficulty breathing or other health concerns related to smoke exposure, contact local health authorities for guidance. Prepare an evacuation kit with essential documents and supplies, and identify multiple evacuation routes in advance.

Data source: FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System).

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 27, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced

How it evolved

  1. Related event attachedCritical

    August 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM

  2. Severity escalatedCritical

    August 27, 2026 at 12:47 AM

  3. Related event attachedHigh

    August 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM

  4. Alert raisedHigh

    August 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM

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