Fire officials say the Numbers Fire near Gardnerville burned 18,380 acres and as of Monday evening, it's 100 percent contained.

Crews say air support was deployed to the fire, including 11 helicopters and 37 engines. 

More than 610 firefighters worked to put the fires out.

Fire officials say 45 structures have been burned since the fire started on July 6, including three homes.

Pinenut 2 Road was open to residents only.

Douglas County officials say US-395 has been reopened, but had a reduced speed of 45 miles per hour for emergency crews in the area.

NV Energy temporarily shut down power to about 600 customers south of the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex on US-395. for safety. 

Fire officials say one minor injury has been reported. 

The East Fork Fire Protection District says the fire was likely started by a semi-tractor trailer truck that experienced a failure in its exhaust system, which discharged hot particles along US-395 and ignited dry grass and brush.

Fire officials on the Numbers Fire are seeking public assistance with a multi-agency investigation. Fire officials are looking for people who were on/near Highway 395 between Ridge View and Holbrook Junction on July 6, 2020, around 6:30-7:30 p.m. People can email 2020firetips@gmail.com. Tips will remain anonymous.

 

Numbers Fire In Douglas County: 18,380 Acres, 100 Percent Contained

On July 6, 2020, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Numbers Fire. At the time of the request, the fire threatened a combined population of 4,000, including approximately 1,000 homes in and around Pine View Estates, China Springs Youth Camp, and other sparsely inhabited areas. The fire also threatened infrastructure such as the Carson River Water Shed, a propane handling facility, and a youth correctional facility.

FEMA's regional administrator says it approved the state’s request on July 6.

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause major disasters. Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.