Davis Fire

Photo Courtesy: ALERTCalifornia

Published Sunday, September 8, 2024, 1530 PT

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The DAVIS FIRE is located about 15 miles southwest of Reno, in the Washoe Valley area in Nevada, which started AT 1430 hours on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in the Davis Creek Regional Park.

CURRENT STATUS

Size Up | It has been reported by local news media outlets that the fire has burned about 3,300 acres and some structures have been impacted by the flames.

Evacuations are in Effect | According to Forest Fire Officials, a portion of south Reno remains under evacuation notices.

Power Outages | Power outages have occurred in the area, leaving some residents, homes, businesses, and traffic signals without electricity. NV Energy is working to restore power to as many customers as possible. As of 1230 hours PT today, there were a total of 6,700 customers without power.

Fire Updates | https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF

Photo Credit | Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Unified Command | Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District & the USFS – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Sparks Fire Department

Carson City Fire Department

CAL FIRE

East Fork Fire Protection District

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District

Bureau of Land Management

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

NV Energy

NV Department of Transportation

Nevada National Guard | 2 NV Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are now supporting the fire. – 9/8/2024 1347 PT

NWS IMET Operations | NWS El Paso is en route to the ICP. – 9/8/2024 1506 PT

Reno Fire Department | 16 types of resources with staffing the fire with 50-plus personnel. – 9/8/2024 1506 PT

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue

U.S. Forest Service – Humboldt-Toiyable National Forest

Washoe County Office of Emergency Management

LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

“Groups of wild horses evacuating from the fire.” Driver on Hwy – 9/7/2024 1724

“Flames can be seen in the trees above Montreux.” – Local TV News Station – 9/8/2024 1502 PT

“A video taken 20 minutes ago from Geiger Grade heading down from VC highlands. Flames are visible, along with retardant drops.” – Local resident j- 9/8/2024 1437

Photo Credit TMF&R

“I live about 8 miles from the Davis Fire, but the ash that is falling in Donner Springs is huge. Some up to the size of a quarter. On that patio chair is a burnt pine needle.” – Local Resident – 9/8/2024 1454 PT

“Fire is south of Damonte Ranch.” – Local resident – 9/8/2024 1351 PT

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