The 61-acre Callahan Fire remains under investigation after prompting hours-long evacuations and destroying one home, two barns and a gazebo.

TMFR says it plans to map out small spots across Shawna Lane sometime on Tuesday. 

Officially, the fire is 50% contained, and crews hope to have that to 100% by the end of Tuesday - especially with high wind being forecasted for Wednesday.

TMFR initially said the wind-whipped fire was 100 acres, but more accurate mapping placed it at 61 acres.

One firefighter was injured, but the extent of that injury is unknown. 

TMFR, Nov. 12

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Washoe County may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 22, 2024, due to the fire.

To receive an emergency refill of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should take their prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network pharmacy. If the bottle is unavailable or the label is damaged or missing, beneficiaries should contact Express Scripts, Inc., or their retail network pharmacy for assistance.

To find a network pharmacy, beneficiaries may call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303, or search the network pharmacy locator.

If possible, visit the pharmacy where the prescription was filled. Prescriptions filled by a retail chain may be filled at another store in that chain. If the clinician who prescribed the medication is available, beneficiaries can ask them to call in a new prescription to any network pharmacy.

8:25 p.m. Update

All evacuations for the Callahan Fire have been lifted.

In a post on X Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue said residents should use caution when reentering evacuated areas as fire crews will remain on scene overnight.

Original Article

A wind-driven fire in the Callahan Ranch area, south of Reno, prompted immediate evacuations this morning.

The Callahan Fire started around 10:15 a.m. on Monday, in the vicinity of Roan Trail and Galena Canyon Trail.

The fire was held to roughly 100 acres in size, but the size is expected to change once the fire has been fully mapped.  About 3,000 people were impacted by evacuations, per Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue. They also say that rain helped the firefighting efforts.

According to Adam Mayberry with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, forward progress has been stopped on the fire. However, some evacuations remain in place.

Crews will be mopping up the fire overnight and into tomorrow.

One home and some outbuildings have been lost as a result of the fire - assessment by crews is underway.

No injuries to civilians or fire staff have been reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

Close to 20 fire and law enforcement agencies were on the scene; nearly 200 personnel firefighters helped to get the blaze under control.

Governor Lombardo issued a statement via X: 

Evacuations

A Washoe County alert was sent out on cellphones that read:

Wildfire in the Callahan Ranch area. EVACUATE NOW. Evacuation Point is at South Valleys Library. Check perimetermap.com for more details.

Evacuation Map 615p

Evacuation warnings have been lifted for homes north of Mt. Rose Highway, south of Mt. Rose Highway but north of Goldenrod Drive, and the Montreaux area.

There are still some evacuation orders in effect. The most up-to-date evacuation map can be found at Perimeter.

American Red Cross of Northern Nevada volunteers are assisting evacuees at the evacuation center located at the South Valleys Library at 15650A Wedge Parkway.

If the evacuation order remains in effect, the team will continue to operate the shelter throughout the night.

A large animal evacuation location is set up at the Livestock Events Center.

Closures

Most roads in the area have been reopened after being closed - but people who live in the evacuation area will not yet be able to re-enter.

Outages

NV Energy de-energized lines right around 10:30 a.m., which affected around 5,500 customers.

At around 3:00 p.m., NV Energy started restoring power and was able to reconnect 3,195 customers.

As of 5:40 p.m., the remaining 2,259 customers who had lost power due to the de-energization had their power restored.

NV Energy recommends reviewing their outage preparation tips to be prepared for any future outages.

Accommodations for Evacuated Locals

The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is offering evacuees a discounted rate of $59 Monday night with resort fees waived. Guests must provide proof of residence in the evacuation zone.

J Resort is offering displaced individuals and families a discounted rate of $39 per night with no resort fee. 

Peppermill Reno is offering discounted room rates to local residents. This offer is available through Tuesday, November 12.

The discounted rates are as follows:

  • $55 for North/West Wing rooms 
  • $65 for Peppermill Tower rooms 
  • $95 for Tuscany Tower suites 

All resort fees will be waived for guests taking advantage of this offer. Pets are allowed in North/West Wing rooms. Taxes and tourism surcharge not included.

Surestay Plus Hotel Airport at 1981 Terminal Way is offering $84 rates. Guest must present ID showing address in the affected evacuation area. The rate applies to all Standard Kings and Queens, and Standard Pet Rooms. Pet Fees waived for evacuees.

The hotels in The Row (Eldorado Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy Resort Casino) are offering a special rate of $59 with complimentary resort fee for anyone who has been evacuated due to the fire. To book a room, call 1-800-223-7277.

Grand Sierra Resort is offering evacuees a special room rate of $59 per night, with resort fees waived. Those affected would call GSR directly at (775) 789-2000 and mention code "Fire 24e" when booking.

The Hyatt Place South Reno is offering reduced room rates of $109 per night for anyone affected by the evacuations.