Nevada Wildfire History

The major wildfires that shaped Nevada — and why today’s risk looks the way it does. The largest on this list, the 2004 Waterfall Fire, burned about 9K acres.

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Major Nevada wildfires

  1. 2024

    Davis Fire

    · 5,800 acres

    Burned in Washoe Valley south of Reno, destroying 11 homes.

  2. 2011

    Caughlin Fire

    · 2,000 acres

    A November wind-driven fire destroyed ~30 homes in southwest Reno.

  3. 2004

    Waterfall Fire

    · 8,700 acres

    Destroyed ~18 homes on the slopes above Carson City.

Figures are rounded from official sources (CAL FIRE, NIFC, state forestry agencies) for well-documented incidents. For the full federal record, see InciWeb and NIFC.

Nevada wildfire history — frequently asked

What was the largest wildfire in Nevada history?

The largest wildfire on this Nevada timeline is the 2004 Waterfall Fire, which burned about 8,700 acres. Destroyed ~18 homes on the slopes above Carson City.

What was the most recent major wildfire in Nevada?

The most recent major fire on this Nevada timeline is the 2024 Davis Fire. Burned in Washoe Valley south of Reno, destroying 11 homes.

How many major wildfires has Nevada had?

This Nevada timeline documents 3 major recorded wildfires, from the 2004 to the 2024, drawn from official sources.

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