Fire crews are continuing their mop-up near the fully contained Rancho Fire north of Cold Springs.

Authorities say the 1,482-acre fire was fully contained on Wednesday - almost a full week after it was started by people grinding metal and temporarily prompted evacuations. 

Update (8/16/2025):

The Rancho Fire is now up to 25% containment, per a recent update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR).

TMFR says that they have crews on scene continuing to secure fire lines and mop up this weekend.

The fire personnel have been successful so far in stopping further spread of the fire, despite the breezy conditions.

Update (8/15/2025):

The Rancho Fire north of Cold Springs is now 10 percent contained, and forward progress on the fire has stopped.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue now estimates the blaze at 1,400 acres. 175 personnel remain on scene.

Ground crews are working to increase containment by securing control lines and mopping up remaining hotspots, though gusty winds remain a concern for fire activity.

Authorities say the fire was started by people.

"We do have evidence that there was an individual grinding metal, and that is all I can say, as that is continuing to be investigated," said Adam Mayberry, Public Information Officer for Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue.

Evacuations were lifted early Friday morning. People are advised to avoid the area as firefighters continue working on the fire.

The fire is difficult to access, with crews having to hike to the scene to fight it. It spread rapidly due to the terrain and wind.

The Peppermill is offering discounted rates to evacuees. Rooms in the north and west wings are $55, rooms in the Peppermill Tower are $65, and rooms in the Tuscany Tower are $95. People can book by calling (866) 821-9996, mentioning code HEVAC, and presenting proof of residency at check-in.

Earlier in the day, Thursday, nine aircraft helped attack the fire, though aircraft operations stopped at nightfall, according to TMFR.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and the Bureau of Land Management are in joint command of the incident. Other agencies assisting include the Reno Fire Department, Sparks Fire Department, the U.S. Forest Service, and agencies from California.