It's been nearly two weeks since the Davis Fire first started, and fire crews are still working to put it out. So far, the fire has burned 5,824 acres, but they're making really good progress at 92% containment and are saying things are looking up.
As of right now there are five engines and one 22-person hand crew doing mostly mop-up and repair work. And recent weather events have been helpful too.
Kyle Johnson, reprimand specialist for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, says, "The fire now is back to the forest and the weather has worked in our favor."
Johnson says the rain and higher humidity has helped suppress the fire further. Some crews have expressed concerns of the rain causing erosion where the burn scars are since the burned soil and vegetation is very soft and loose.
However, Johnson says that hasn't been an issue, "We haven't had any reports of any kind of mud slides or any other road issues."
Johnson says fire crews are currently doing repairs to help prevent erosion. He says there will still be smoke popping up, but residents shouldn't have to worry.
"It'll be well inside the interior, but crews will be monitoring and controlling the area also."
Fire crews are still working along Mount Rose Highway, so they ask drivers to stay cautious and to give them their space as they continue to put the Davis Fire out.
