The Forest Service says fire crews will continue patrolling containment lines along the Davis Fire. 

The fire remains at 5,824 acres and 92%. As of now, 24 miles of hose that's been used on this fire has been rerolled and prepared for use on future wildfires.

A burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has been established by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. For more information the BAER response for the Davis Fire, visit the fire's incident page on the Wildfire.gov website.

A forest area closure remains in effect for the area immediately in and around the Davis Fire burned area.

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On Monday, all Washoe County Parks EXCEPT Davis Creek Regional Park and Galena Creek Regional Park have reopened to the public.
 
Several trailheads are still closed due to U.S. Forest Service Closure Order including: Browns Creek, Thomas Creek, Jones Creek, Whites Creek, Ophir Creek, and Slide Mountain.
 
Ballardini Trailhead and Michael D. Thompson Trailhead have reopened.

The Forest Service says "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."

On Sunday, the evacuation map was updated to show that all but the furthest southwest corner of the previous evacuation zones had been downgraded.

This comes after an announcement from Washoe County on Saturday night that evacuations for all homes in the Davis Fire would be lifted.

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Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office are leading the investigation into the cause of Davis Fire. If you have any credible information or if you were in the vicinity of the day-use area at Davis Creek Regional Park on September 8 at the start of the fire, contact (775) 326-6079 or email info@tmfpd.us.

Even with the most dangerous part of the fire potentially in the past, we'll continue to provide updates as we receive them.

Road Closures

Mt. Rose Highway is now open from Reno through to Tahoe, as of Sunday afternoon. Officials are asking drivers to use caution in the area, as first responders and fire personnel are still in the area cleaning up the fire.

I-580 and U.S. 395-ALT are open.

NDOT recommends keeping on top of road closures by visiting the Nevada511 website.

Evacuations

If you live in an area still under evacuation warning, be prepared to evacuate (or re-evacuate) if needed. If you have mobility issues and need help evacuating dial 311 or (775) 328-2003.

Washoe County reminds you that if you are ordered to be evacuated, do so immediately. If you have been evacuated, do not attempt to return. This is for your safety.

For the current evacuation map, check the Perimeter website.

The USFS-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has shared some tips for people that are cleared to return home after being evacuated. You can find these at the Living With Fire website.

Services for Evacuees

The Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) and the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada Chapter transitioned the location of the fire evacuee shelter from the Washoe County Senior Center to the Neil Road Recreation Center, located at 3925 Neil Road in Reno. 

Residents required to leave their homes due to the Davis Creek Fire are urged to utilize the resources available at the shelter. The center is offering food, water, and a cool place to stay overnight.

The shelter can accommodate small animals, managed by Washoe County Animal Services, allowing evacuees to bring their pets and reduce stress during this challenging time.

For people evacuating and staying at shelter, The Red Cross recommends bringing:

  • Prescription medication
  • Extra clothing
  • Comfort Items
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Diapers, formula, toys for children

Those needing to evacuate their pets can bring their small animals to Washoe County Regional Animal Services, located at 2825 Longley Lane, in Reno. Field Dispatch can assist homeowners who need help evacuating their pets by calling (775) 322-3647.

Large animal/livestock evacuation centers are available at the UNR Equestrian Center, at 1290 Valley Road in Reno. Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City is also available as an overflow facility for those not able to make it to Reno.

Several Reno area hotels are offering discounted rates for those displaced by the Davis Fire, including the hotels of THE ROW in downtown Reno, the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Peppermill in Reno, J Resort in Reno, Atlantis in Reno, and the SureStay Plus by Best Western - Reno Airport and the Plaza Hotel and Event Center in Carson City.

Many City of Reno Parks and Rec facilities are offering free shower drop-ins for evacuees of the Davis Fire. Visit the Reno Parks and Rec website for facility hours, or contact the facility of your choosing.

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam stressed that the Sheriff's Office and Nevada National Guard are working to ensure homes in evacuated areas are secure.

Waste Management will be delivering dumpsters to handle food waste that evacuees may need to get rid of. They will also have normal trash pickup on Tuesday, an additional day on Wednesday and have also announced that evacuees are allowed to put out up to 3 extra 35-gallon trash bag during these pickups.

Disaster Assistance Loans

Greater Nevada Credit Union has opened applications for its Disaster Assistance Loan Program. 

The Disaster Assistance Loan Program provides financial assistance to qualifying Nevadans suffering economic loss or hardships due to disasters such as wildfires, severe storms and other weather-related natural events. These loans can help with property loss, hotel expenses due to evacuation and other financial impacts from the fire. The program offers flexible options to individuals needing short-term financing, and origination and application fees are waived. GNCU also offers flexible repayment options and deferred interest rates for these loans. Full program details are available online. 

Nevadans impacted by the fire can contact GNCU’s consumer loan consultants at (855) 548-4787 or visit GNCU.org/Disaster-Assistance-Loans for additional information.

Emergency Prescription Refills

The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Washoe County, Nevada, may receive emergency prescription refills now through September 17, 2024, due to the Davis 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.

Beneficiaries are advised to visit Express Scripts’ Weather Notices page for updates.

Utility Outages/Cutback Requests

NV Energy has announced that electric power has been restored to all customers where evacuation orders have been lifted.

The fire-related outage is down to just over 800 customers.

NV Energy is expecting to be able to re-energize areas downslope of the Douglas Fir area soon. They say there is significant damage to lines upslope that power multiple areas including Slide Mountain.

At one point, more than 18,000 customers lost power. The power loss is due to both fire damage to 19 poles and a targeted de-energization to help fire fighting efforts.

NV Energy gas teams began inspecting gas service for a small section of the affected area. Customers will need to be home for gas service to be fully restored.

When the gas lines are re-pressurized, it is not uncommon to smell natural gas in the area.

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has lifted its request for residents in southwest Reno to refrain from outdoor watering. This decision comes as conditions related to the Davis Fire have improved.

Residents are now encouraged to resume normal watering schedules.

Insurance Information

The Nevada Division of Insurance has released helpful tips for evacuees affected by the Davis Fire. 

Health Tips

REMSA Health reminds the community to call 911 for emergencies only. 

Call 911 and seek emergency medical care if you or someone you’re with experiences sudden loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest, chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reaction or uncontrolled bleeding. By reducing the number of non-emergency calls, REMSA Health can ensure vital resources are available for emergencies.

As smoky skies continue in the region, REMSA Health offers reminders for the community on how to care for smoke-related health symptoms and when to call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

If you have itchy eyes, a sore throat or a headache, you may be experiencing smoke-related symptoms. Follow these tips to help reduce your exposure to smoke:

  • Stay inside and keep windows closed
  • Use high-efficiency filters labeled "HEPA" in air conditioning systems to help clean the air
  • If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask
  • Seek care from your primary care provider or urgent care if your symptoms continue

Library Closure

The South Valleys Library had been closed to act as a command post for fire authorities. It is expected to re-open on Sunday, September 15.

Forest Closure

The USDA Forest Service has decreased the emergency area closure order on the Davis Fire for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

The north and west boundaries of the closure have been reduced to Thomas Creek Road and the eastside of the Mt. Rose Wilderness boundary on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District.

Photographers/Videographers

Non-credentialed people on the roads nearest the fire that have stopped to take pictures or video are considered an impediment to firefighting efforts; officials have asked that everyone stays clear of the area.

Drone cameras are not allowed in the area of the fire, and anyone found using a drone to capture footage will be prosecuted.

Community Support

Throughout the community meetings that have been held, all of the officials involved in the fire have thanked the community endlessly for the overwhelming support.

Fire crews are no longer needing donations; they've requested that anyone still looking to donate food can give it to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, where it will get to those in need.

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has established an emergency assistance fund for Davis Fire response. To donate, click here.

The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino presented a $100,000 check to the Davis Creek Fire Emergency Fund on Thursday. They presented a check to United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra for the Davis Creek Fire Emergency Fund. The money will go toward providing relief for the people affected by the Davis Fire paying for things like food and medical supplies.

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The Reno Aces have announced that 100% of ticket sales for three games will benefit residents who were impacted by the Davis Fire.

Fans who purchase $8 right-field reserve and $11 infield reserve tickets through the link below for next week’s home games from Tuesday, September 17, through Thursday, September 19, will have 100% of the ticket’s proceeds will directly benefit the residents affected by the Davis Fire via the Red Cross of Northern Nevada. 

Tickets can be purchased online using this website.

Reno Aces ticket fundraiser

Fire Timeline

The fire started around 2:30 p.m. in the area of the Davis Creek campground in Washoe Valley, between Reno and Carson City, on Saturday, September 7.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded immediately, and called in crews to assist from all over the region.

TMFR and the US Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest entered into a unified command to condense efforts.

The fire quickly spread, jumping U.S. 395-ALT into Old Washoe and destroying buildings there.

On Sunday, September 8, Governor Lombardo issued a State Declaration of Emergency in order to coordinate efforts to fight the Davis Fire. The Nevada National Guard were called up to provide hand crews and additional air support.

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A combination of abundant fuel and red flag winds allowed the fire to spread northward towards Mt. Rose. Fire crews were able to keep it from jumping Mt. Rose Highway in all but a small 200-acre section, which hotshots handled quickly.

Vice Presidential hopeful Governor Tim Walz visited the fire's command center on Monday, after postponing a campaign stop he was scheduled to make in Reno.

FEMA approved federal funding early in the week to help local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Davis Fire.

Federal funding through FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grants provides support to help states cover the costs of fighting fires that pose significant threats to homes and infrastructure.

At a community meeting Tuesday night, officials seemed to prepare for the worst as a red flag warning was in effect, and models predicted the fire moving up to 7 miles.

Due to the hard work and around-the-clock battling, firefighting crews were able to minimize the spread of the fire, and reach much higher containment by Thursday and Friday.

On Friday, September 13, Governor Joe Lombardo and Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei surveyed fire damage caused by the Davis Fire.

At a community meeting Friday evening, September 13, fire officials let the public know that the majority of the active fire situation has been dealt with. Crews will continue to work the fire until they reach 100% containment, which could be weeks or months out.