Elephant Fire map & updates
The Elephant Fire burned in Plumas County, CA (2 Miles NE from LOYALTON, CA). Final reported size 13,930 acres, 100% contained.
Elephant Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-23). 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 Elephant Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 24 mi |
| Sparks, NV | 26 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 26 mi |
| Carson City, NV | 44 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 55 mi |
| Grass Valley, CA | 57 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 11, 2026
- Contained — August 1, 2026
- Controlled — September 21, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 23, 2026
- Record last updated — September 21, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Fire | 93,733 | 2026 | 8 mi |
| Sugar Fire | 105,076 | 2021 | 12 mi |
| Loyalton Fire | 47,029 | 2020 | 2 mi |
| North Fire | 6,882 | 2020 | 12 mi |
| Baccarat Fire | 10,500 | 2020 | 12 mi |
| Long Valley Fire | 2,438 | 2019 | 15 mi |
| Chilcoot Fire | 1,021 | 2017 | 5 mi |
| Jackpot Fire | 1,700 | 2016 | 13 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Elephant Fire?
In Plumas County, CA, 2 Miles NE from LOYALTON, CA. The nearest city in our list is Reno, NV, about 24 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Elephant Fire?
13,930 acres (about 22 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Elephant Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Elephant Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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