Jones Fire map & updates
The Jones Fire is burning in Elko County, NV (1 Miles S from Deeth, NV). Latest size 1,657 acres, 5% contained.
Jones Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-10-06). 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 Jones Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Elko, NV | 32 mi |
| Twin Falls, ID | 113 mi |
| Roy, UT | 166 mi |
| Ogden, UT | 169 mi |
| Layton, UT | 169 mi |
| West Valley City, UT | 169 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 6, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — October 6, 2026
- Record last updated — October 7, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Jones Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Pass Fire | 3,300 | 2026 | 9 mi |
| Oxley Fire | 11,384 | 2026 | 18 mi |
| Pole Canyon Fire | 2,106 | 2018 | 15 mi |
| Road Fire | 1,833 | 2018 | 19 mi |
| Stag Fire | 4,356 | 2018 | 21 mi |
| Tabor Flats Fire | 25,380 | 2017 | 7 mi |
| River Ranch Fire | 1,379 | 2017 | 12 mi |
| Pole Creek Fire | 6,536 | 2017 | 17 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 Jones Fire?
In Elko County, NV, 1 Miles S from Deeth, NV. The nearest city in our list is Elko, NV, about 32 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Jones Fire?
1,657 acres (about 3 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Jones Fire contained?
It was reported 5% contained.
What caused the Jones Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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