Bull Fire map & updates
The Bull Fire is burning in Washoe County, NV (15 Miles W from Reno, NV). Latest size 1,529 acres, 92% contained.
Bull Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-10-04). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Bull Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 9 mi |
| Sparks, NV | 13 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 18 mi |
| Carson City, NV | 28 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 42 mi |
| Grass Valley, CA | 61 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 2, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — October 4, 2026
- Record last updated — October 8, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Bull Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Fire | 15,067 | 2026 | 2 mi |
| Bug Fire | 93,733 | 2026 | 13 mi |
| Poeville Road Fire | 2,975 | 2020 | 5 mi |
| Baccarat Fire | 10,500 | 2020 | 14 mi |
| Loyalton Fire | 47,029 | 2020 | 14 mi |
| Jasper Fire | 1,165 | 2019 | 13 mi |
| Cold Springs Fire | 1,523 | 2017 | 7 mi |
| Jackpot Fire | 1,700 | 2016 | 14 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Nevada fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Bull Fire?
In Washoe County, NV, 15 Miles W from Reno, NV. The nearest city in our list is Reno, NV, about 9 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Bull Fire?
1,529 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Bull Fire contained?
It was reported 92% contained.
What caused the Bull Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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