What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 9, 2026, the Dutch Flat Fire burned approximately 9 miles northeast of Winnemucca in northwestern Nevada.
The wildfire was located near Dutch Flat, approximately 9 miles northeast of Winnemucca, and burned 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 included:
- Dutch Flat
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Winnemucca
What is the current containment status of the Dutch Flat Fire?
As of July 9, 2026, the Dutch Flat Fire burned approximately 15,558.2 acres and was 100% contained.
Firefighting crews successfully contained the wildfire after deploying ground and aerial resources, including air attack aircraft and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs), to limit its spread.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
The fire is now 100% contained, all evacuation notices, public alerts, and incident-related advisories have been lifted.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 9, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
