The New Pass fire is burning 30 miles northwest of Austin, Nevada, in grass and brush.
| Current as of | Tue, 07/28/2026 - 15:56 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time |
| Location | 30 Miles NW of Austin, NV |
| Incident Commander | Adam Treich, Incident Commander Andrew Auld IC-T |
| Coordinates |
39° 41' 56'' Latitude
-117° 29' 13 '' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 88 |
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| Size | 16,632 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Significant Events | Active fire behavior with sustained runs, torching of individual and groups of trees, and spotting ahead of the main fire, contributing to continued fire spread. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Continued rapid growth to the east and southeast under hot, dry, and windy conditions. |
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