The Floriston Fire, burning about nine miles northeast of Truckee, has burned an estimated 613 acres and is currently 4% contained. The fire started Wednesday just after 10 a.m.
I-80 west is closed at the Nevada state line. There is no word yet on when it could reopen.
People are advised not to use Dog Valley Road as a detour, as it is closed as well.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is threatening I-80, the Truckee watershed, and nearby natural resources. Additional air and ground resources have been requested.
NV Energy is reporting 131 customers without power due to the fire. There is no estimated time for power to be restored to those customers.
Evacuation information in Nevada and Washoe County
Nevada County has issued an evacuation order and warnings in the following zones:
People in the red area must leave now. See the latest evacuation information at Genasys Protect.
There is also a Level 1 'Be Ready' warning in a portion of Washoe County:
See a live map at Perimeter Map.
Anyone affected by the evacuations from the fire in Floriston is eligible for a discounted rate of $49 a night with no resort fees at J Resort. Rate code to book online is: Flor26
The Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus Reno are offering emergency room rates for evacuated people of $59 per night with no resort fees. To book a room, please call 1-800-223-7277 or book online using code SCLOC26.
Grand Sierra Resort is offering evacuees and fire crews a special $59 room rate with resort fees waived, along with complimentary RV and trailer parking for those displaced by evacuations.
The special hotel rate is available Wednesday and Thursday nights, based on availability. Limited room availability is expected over the weekend due to previously booked business. Evacuees and fire crews can check current availability at GrandSierraResort.com/Evacuee or call the resort at 775-789-2000 and mention the code “EVACUEE.”
Potential power impacts
Tahoe Donner Public Utility Districts says they are monitoring the fire and its potential impact power service in the Truckee area.
While the fire is not currently threatening Truckee, it has the potential to threaten the NV Energy transmission lines that deliver power from Verdi.
If NV Energy opts for an emergency de-energization of the transmission line, all TDPUD customers would lose power without advance notice.
The utility recommends customers take precautions to prepare for the possibility of an outage.
Air Quality
Northern Nevada Public Health has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from regional wildfires, including the Floriston and Dome fires, until further notice.
As of 5 p.m. on September 16, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) range, with an AQI of 109 in the Verdi area. The AQI in the Reno/Sparks area is in the moderate or good range (Learn more about AQI Ranges).
AQI in Eastern Sparks and Spanish Springs may reach the Moderate to USG range this afternoon and into Thursday morning due to the Dome Fire, based on air quality models and sensors.
