Davis Fire

Overview

UPDATED September 16: The Davis Fire is estimated to be approximately 5,824 acres and 85% percent contained. The fire started in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. It is reported to be burning in heavy timber and brush, with medium to long range spotting.  Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

Highlights: Firefighters made great progress over the last few days, allowing Mt. Rose Highway to reopen to the public, yesterday. With the opening of this road, please continue to travel with caution in the area for the safety of the public and the firefighters. Backhaul operations are being executed on the north and east sides of the fire, as crews remove equipment off the fireline. Sprinklers are being removed from the southern section of the fire, as the line becomes more secure. With firefighter safety in mind, operations will be done at a deliberate pace. With containment increasing to a considerable amount, firefighting resources are being reassigned to other wildfire incidents with greater need, so we are beginning to see a drop in numbers.

Fire Resources

  • Start Date: Sept 7, 2024
  • Location: Washoe Valley 
  • Cause: Under Investigation 
  • Size: 5,824
  • Percent Containment: 85%
  • Helicopters: 4
  • Heavy Equipment/Dozers: 5
  • Engines: 32
  • Water Tenders: 4
  • Dozers: 5
  •  Crews: 9
  • Total Personnel: 526
  • Fuels: Timber

Weather

Weather: Widespread showers with isolated embedded thunderstorms are possible today, with a quarter to half inch of rain. The average max temperature will be 55 degrees, with a cold morning in the high thirties. Winds will be westward at 8-12 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph. This will result in diminished fire behavior with possible flash floods.

Evacuation Areas

For updates on evacuation statuses please visit: https://perimetermap.com. For residents who need to discard spoiled food items and other waste, Waste Management will provide one dumpster at the Truckee Meadows Fire Station at 4000 Joy Lake Road and one dumpster at US-395 and Eastlake Boulevard. To sign up for future evacuation alerts and warnings, visit https://www.washoecounty.gov/em/RegionalAlerts.php 

 

 

Closures

The USDA Forest Service has issued an emergency closure order on the Davis Fire. This closure is in place for the safety of both the firefighters and the public. The closure boundary runs along the Thomas Creek Road to the north, eastside of the Mt. Rose Wilderness and Forest boundaries to the west, Nevada State Route 877 (Franktown Road) to the south, and the Forest boundary to east (west of U.S. Interstate 580). All roads, trails, and developed recreation sites on National Forest System lands in this area are closed this includes a small portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail that comes in and out of Tahoe Meadows. In cooperation with the Forest Service, the Washoe County Parks and Recreation has also closed their developed recreation sites and trails that are found in the closure area. For more details, please refer to the Emergency Fire Closure document and map at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/htnf/alerts-notices/...

Investigation

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are leading the investigation into the cause of the Davis Fire. If you have credible information, or if you were in the vicinity of the day-use area at Davis Creek Regional Park on September 7th at the start of the fire, contact 775-326-6079 or email: info@tmfpd.us

Power Outages

NV Energy has restored power to 100% of their customers.  To learn more about outage preparation visit:www.nvenergy.com/outages-and-emergencies/outage-preparation-tips.  

Donations

While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community, fire crews do not need additional donations on the Davis Fire. Rest assured, our firefighters and personnel have contracts in place to meet all of their basic needs. As a meaningful gesture, we would be grateful to receive thank you cards or written messages of support that can be displayed during our briefings. These messages mean firefighters can see and feel the community’s appreciation firsthand.

Nevada Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Disaster Coalition Disability Recovery Resource

The Access and Functional Needs (AFN) guide contains vital information, tips, and resources tailored for Nevada’s Disability Community affected by the Davis Wildfire. This toolkit identifies and addresses the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and others requiring access or functional support during disasters. The aim is to ensure that everyone is adequately prepared and supported in emergencies, providing critical resources to safeguard their well-being throughout the response and recovery phases.

Nevada Division of Insurance Resources for Citizens Affected by Davis Fire and Evacuations

Contact your insurance agent. In the event of an evacuation, safety is of the utmost importance. While the Division recommends keeping physical or digital access to policy information on hand for review, the top priority in the face of wildfire evacuation is ensuring your safety and adherence to evacuation protocols. Once safely evacuated, contact your insurance agent or carrier for information on your policy, including a review of loss of use and smoke coverage information.

Contact the Nevada Division of Insurance if you have any difficulty in contacting your agent or carrier or verifying your coverage. Citizens can contact the Division of Insurance directly through the following information:  

Carson City office:  
Phone: (775) 687-0700 | Fax: (775) 687-0787 
Consumer Compliance & Licensing Fax: (775) 687-0797 
1818 E. College Pkwy., Suite 103 Carson City, NV 89706   

Las Vegas office: 
Phone: (702) 486-4009 | Fax: (702) 486-4007 
3300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 275 Las Vegas, NV 89102  

Call Toll-free: (888) 872-3234 
Email: insinfo@doi.nv.gov

Emergency Declarations

Unified Command and Cooperating Agencies

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are in unified command in the management of the fire. “Unified command” refers to a collaborative approach in incident management where multiple agencies coordinate and work together to respond to fires. Cooperating agencies include Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, Carson City Fire Department, Cal Fire, East Fork Fire Protection District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Bureau of Land Management, County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Division of Emergency Management / Homeland Security, Nevada State Police, NV Energy and Nevada Division of Transportation. 

Smoke remains visible in the area Check out the Fire and Smoke Map (airnow.gov) for more information on air quality. Check out https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

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