Size: 13,926 Acres
Containment: 92%
Start Date & Time: July 11, 2026,1327
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Off Hwy 49, two miles northeast of Loyalton, Calif.
CURRENT SITUATION
Smoke remains visible on the Elephant Fire from the unburned island located more than one mile inside the fire perimeter. Fire activity within the unburned island continues to creep and smolder as expected and remains within established containment lines. Smoke is expected to continue as these isolated hot spots burn out naturally.
Suppression repair has been completed in the northwest corner of the fire, and crews have been reassigned to support remaining suppression repair activities across the incident.
The next update will be provided on Friday, July 24th.
WEATHER
Dry air has quickly reasserted itself across the area. While lingering moisture has allowed for scattered clouds in the afternoon, no storms formed near the fire. Hight temperatures capped out in the upper 80s with minimum relative humidity returning close to 30 percent. Moderate southwest winds returned this afternoon.
Very dry and hot conditions will steadily build into the weekend. High temperatures will be near or just above 90 with minimum relative humidity touching the single digits.
INCIDENT HISTORY
The Elephant Fire ignited near Highway 49, northeast of Loyalton, Calif. near the Sierra and Plumas County line. It is burning primarily in grass with some snags, brush and timber. The fire had moved through the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar. Nevada IMT3 Team 1 assumed command of the incident at 8:30 on July 13th. The fire has reached 92% containment.
Containment: 92%
Start Date & Time: July 11, 2026,1327
Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Off Hwy 49, two miles northeast of Loyalton, Calif.
CURRENT SITUATION
Smoke remains visible on the Elephant Fire from the unburned island located more than one mile inside the fire perimeter. Fire activity within the unburned island continues to creep and smolder as expected and remains within established containment lines. Smoke is expected to continue as these isolated hot spots burn out naturally.
Suppression repair has been completed in the northwest corner of the fire, and crews have been reassigned to support remaining suppression repair activities across the incident.
The next update will be provided on Friday, July 24th.
WEATHER
Dry air has quickly reasserted itself across the area. While lingering moisture has allowed for scattered clouds in the afternoon, no storms formed near the fire. Hight temperatures capped out in the upper 80s with minimum relative humidity returning close to 30 percent. Moderate southwest winds returned this afternoon.
Very dry and hot conditions will steadily build into the weekend. High temperatures will be near or just above 90 with minimum relative humidity touching the single digits.
INCIDENT HISTORY
The Elephant Fire ignited near Highway 49, northeast of Loyalton, Calif. near the Sierra and Plumas County line. It is burning primarily in grass with some snags, brush and timber. The fire had moved through the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar. Nevada IMT3 Team 1 assumed command of the incident at 8:30 on July 13th. The fire has reached 92% containment.
