What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 24, 2025, the Cottonwood Peak Fire is fully contained approximately three miles north of Tuscarora in Elko County, Nevada.
The wildfire, which was first reported on Friday night, was located in an area dominated by brush, sagebrush, and grasslands, with heavier vegetation in drainages.
The blaze has reached near the Ormat Geothermal Power Plant and was threatening nearby ranches along Highway 226 (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Cottonwood Peak Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Cottonwood Peak Fire included:
- Chicken Creek Summit
- Highway 226 ranches
- Independence Valley
- Tuscarora
What is the current containment status of the Cottonwood Peak Fire?
As of September 24, 2025, the Cottonwood Peak Fire burned 132,685 acres with 100% containment (2)(3).
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 September 24, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
