At 6.3 million acres, the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF spans the state of Nevada, and includes one million acres of land in eastern California, along the Sierra Front.
The
#MahoganyFire
has grown to 5000 acres with 0% containment. Lee Canyon has been evacuated.
For information on evacuations, please refer to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
SOUTHERN NEVADA - SPRING MOUNTAINS
Water flowing down on Echo Road from the Trail Canyon and Mary Jane Trailheads in Kyle Canyon.
Please stay out of the area. Emergency crews are engaged in evaluating the situation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Davis Fire Quick Facts- Evening of September 11, 2024
5,824
37% contained.
631 Personnel
Thanks to the exceptional efforts of firefighters on the ground during today’s wind event, the fire experienced minimal growth. Aircraft operations were grounded after 9:00 AM due to winds
As the
#MahoganyFire
comes to an end, we'd like to say thank you to all the firefighters and personnel that assisted with the fire. The video shows the Vegas Valley Veteran Crew hiking to the line.
@NevadaFireInfo
#MahoganyFire
Update: The fire is burning in pinyon juniper and brush and is exhibiting extreme fire behavior. Aircraft is unable to fly due to high winds.
Davis Fire News Release
Sunday, September 8, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Fire Information:
The Davis Fire is estimated to be approximately 6,500 acres and zero percent contained. The fire started in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south
VLAT retardant drop over the
#SlinkFire
. A
#VLAT
is a Very Large Air Tanker that is a converted passenger jetliner used to fight
#wildfires
. The aircraft can carry up to 12,000 gallons of fire retardant. Watch the retardant be released in about 15 seconds.
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
The old town area in Mt. Charleston has substantial flooding as does the Rainbow subdivision in the area. Residents are sheltering in place and the power is currently off. State Route 157, along with SR 158 at SR 157 are shut down.
We are hearing reports of individuals violating the
@HumboldtToiyabe
Forest Closure Order, including people using mountain bikes on bulldozer lines, where fire crews and bulldozers continue to work. There was at least one near miss today between a bulldozer and a mountain biker.
#TamarackFire
P.M. Update for July 18: Still estimated at 18,299 acres w/ infrared flight planned for tonight to better map the fire. No containment reported; nearly 800 personnel assigned. Type 1 Team ordered; will in-brief Monday.
#TamarackFire
Update: Estimated 39,045 acres; 0% contained; 1,069 personnel. No mapping flights today due to heavy smoke and afternoon T-storms. Rocky Mtn Team 1 assumes command in the morning.
#DavisFire
update September 12, 2024
Through the strong work and dedicated efforts of ground crews daily and nightly, the fire experienced minimal growth yesterday. This progress was achieved despite challenging weather conditions, the remote and rugged terrain in the western
The
#TamarackFire
, 6 mi. S. of Markleeville, burned actively throughout the night and is currently mapped at 6,600 acres. Crews, equipment and a Type 2 Incident Management Team are ordered and will arrive today. Hwy. 88/89/4 are closed in the fire area.
Aided by water dropping helicopters, fire crews are making good progress on the 1 acre
#JonesCreek
Fire off Mt. Rose Hwy. 50 personnel are on scene, with hot shots enroute. Crews will work throughout the night to contain the fire.
Today, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo stopped by the
#DavisFire
Incident Command Center for a briefing. He also thanked the firefighters and all the cooperating agencies for their hard work. The fire is currently estimated at 4,703 acres and zero percent contained.
@TMFPD
During the fire season, Reno Stead Air Tanker Base is home to numerous and varying different aircraft depending on the needs of fires in the surrounding areas.
Here is a video showcasing some of the aircraft that helped fight the Davis Fire in South Reno.
Some quick facts
PEAVINE PEAK FIRE
PEAVINE PEAK FIRE
Forward progress stopped. Still a lot of work left to be done. Crews will be working through the night to get good containment on the fire.
#DavisFire
Quick Facts - Evening of September 15, 2024
5824 Acres
85% contained
526 personnel
As evacuations are being lifted, it is important to be mindful that there are still crews and heavy equipment working in the area. There is also still a forest closure in place, and
Around 800 ewes have been released into the Arrowhawk Fuels Reduction Project area in
#Reno
,
#Nevada
. These sheep will consume cheatgrass and other non-native vegetation. It is required that all dogs are leashed while hiking through the area. Read More...
EVACUATION UPDATE: Alpine Co. Sheriff has ordered mandatory evacuation of Blue Lakes Rd. due to the
#TamarackFire
. All residents & visitors should safely leave the area.
Evacuation shelter set up at Douglas Co. Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Ln., Gardnerville.
All three fires on the Carson Ranger District are 100 % contained.
#EastForkFire
#Mud2Fire
#JacksValley2
. Thank you to all of our wildland firefighters and partnering agencies!
#TamarackFire
update for Sunday, July 18: Fire estimated at 18,299 acres; 0% contained; 517 personnel assigned. Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. today to 11 a.m. tomorrow. T-storms predicted this afternoon may cause erratic winds in the fire area.
Air and ground resources are on scene of the
#tamarackfire
and actively engaged in suppression operations. Fire is estimated to be 500 acres. Follow Alpine County Sheriff's Office for evacuation information. Visit inciweb for updates.
#DavisFire
Quick Facts-Evening of September 13, 2024
5824 Acres
76% contained
710 personnel
76% fire containment has been reached. Crews worked diligently to increase containment lines along the Northern perimeter near Callahan Ranch towards Mt. Rose Highway and the Joy Lake
Davis Fire Update
Reno, Nevada
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
More Detail Fire Information:
The
#DavisFire
is estimated at 5,000 acres, containment remains at 0%. Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1, a Complex Incident Management Team, assumed
Firefighters are making good progress on the
#MahoganyFire
. Several large airtankers and helicopters are providing aerial support with retardant and bucket work. Due to more accurate mapping, updated size is 3,040 acres with 0% containment.
Nearly 32,000 firefighters and support personnel are currently assigned to wildfires across the west, including many of our forest resources.
Thank you to every single firefighter on the line and every single family member who is at home waiting for them.
#TamarackFire
, July 19: Fire est. at 23,078 acres; no containment, nearly 800 personnel assigned.
@NWS_IMET_OPS
predicts 60% chance of rain today. Could cause flooding, debris flows in steep terrain. Type 1 Team in-briefing at noon.
@GreatBasinCC
The
#TamarackFire
, has led Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to close a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire is northeast of the trail near Raymond Peak (around mile 1060) in the Pleasant Valley Creek area. The fire is 21,000 ac. and 0% contained.
#DavisFire
Quick Facts - Morning of September 15, 2024
5824 Acres
76% contained
641 personnel
During wildfires, incident personnel and crews come from across the country to help. From Alaska to Florida, these people have come to support the community of Reno and the surrounding
Today begins the
#WeekOfRemembrance
dedicated to those who have fallen in the line of duty. 7 yrs ago, 19 members of the Granite Mtn Hotshots lost their lives. We mark this by remembering and renewing our commitment to the health and safety of our firefighters.
#NeverForgottten
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are in unified command in management of the
#DavisFire
.
#Unifiedcommand
refers to a collaborative approach in incident management where multiple agencies coordinate and work together to respond to
#MahoganyFire
: crews are working on establishing an anchor point on the fire. Additional resources will be arriving today and aircraft is expected to be able to fly and aid in suppression operations.
As of 6 p.m. today, the
#DavisFire
will be 100% contained and will now be in monitor and patrol status. A big THANK YOU goes out to all the fire crews, incident management teams, and volunteers who made this possible!!! For more information about the fire, visit:
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is extremely pleased to announce the reopening of 99 percent of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area over the next two weeks.
Davis Fire - Reno, Nevada
• Acres: 5,824
• Location: Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada
• Start Date: Sept. 7, 2024
• Cause: Under Investigation
• Containment: 92%
The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 transferred command of the Davis Fire to a local
#DavisFire
Quick Facts - Evening of September 16, 2024
5824 Acres
92% Contained
492 personnel
After a fire, landscape is changed and may respond differently to precipitation. Loosened rocks and muddy soil can result in rockslides and can be hazardous.
Closures remain in effect,
WASHOE VALLEY, Nevada
Interagency resources from the United States Forest Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District are currently on-site at the Slide Fire in Washoe Valley, south of Reno, NV. As of 12:30, the fire is holding at
This is one kitty who will figure out how to come down on its own. Bobcats are excellent climbers. They are found across North America in a wide variety of habitats. Their preferred diet are rabbits and rodents. Photo by Shanale Preece.
#WildlifeWednesday
#wildlife
#bobcat
#LoyaltonFire
is 47,029 acres and 90% contained as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, August, 22, 2020. CAIIMT10 will transition the fire to management by a Type 3 organization on Monday, August 24 at 6 a.m. (Image of the fire from Saturday, August 15)
Today is
#InternationalFirefightersDay
, a time where we recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to keep communities and environments safe. We are especially proud and grateful for our 200 firefighters and fire staff on the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF!
#ThankYou
Aerial flight mapping the
#TroughSpringsFire
, which is actually 236 acres, but still remains within the controlled area created by the initial retardant lines. The fire is located in the Wheeler Pass area northeast of
#Pahrump
,
#Nevada
.
@GoMtCharleston
Fire activity has picked up significantly on the
#SlinkFire
, specifically in the Mill Creek area. Please avoid the area and yield to fire apparatus on Highway 395.
Fire whirls caused rapid growth yesterday on the
#SlinkFire
. These occur when intense rising heat and turbulent wind conditions combine to form whirling eddies of air and are an indication of extreme fire behavior.
#LoyaltonFire
Update: California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 will transition command of the Fire to Sierra Front Team 1 at 0600 on Aug 24. The fire is currently 93% contained and is 47,029 acres. It has been a pleasure to be here... thank for all your good wishes!
#DavisFire
update- September 13, 2024
Reno, NV
5824 acres
56% contained
685 personnel
Highlights: Crews continued reinforcing existing fire lines, completing approximately 2,000 feet of handlines near Slide Mtn. Five to ten acres of unburned fuel pockets (islands) were
Davis Fire Update Sept. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Reno, Nevada
A wildfire broke out in Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. Fire is estimated to be approximately 3,300 acres, multiple structures have been
@GoMtCharleston
@NWSVegas
@gom
The snow in the
@GoMtCharleston
area of the Spring Mountains NRA is coming down now at a rapid pace. We recommend that if you don't have to travel to Kyle or Lee Canyon today, it's best to stay home...even with snow chains or a four-wheel drive vehicle.
#SafetyFirst
#DavisFire
Quick Facts-Morning of September 14, 2024
5824 Acres
76% contained
710 personnel
Fire personnel will continue to work in the fire area today to address areas of heat and assist resources as the work continues to decrease the number of people evacuated. There is a
The
#RoseFire
is now 100% contained. Thank you to our cooperators and firefighters for your hard work and quick initial attack response. Nevada Division of Forestry,
@TMFPD
,
@NLTahoeFire
A quick ground response with aerial support has allowed fire crews to stop the forward progress on the
#ValleyFire
. The perimeter has been lined with retardant. Crews will work through the night to contain and secure the fire area.
@TMFPD
You may have heard the term “hotshot” before, but have you ever wondered what that meant?
Get to know the Humboldt-Toiyabe’s only hotshot crew, the Black Mountain Hotshots. Read here… …/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd792217.pdf
#wildlandfirefighters
Firefighters worked throughout the night on the
#MahoganyFire
. The fire remains at an estimated 5000 acres and 0% contained. Access into the area is closed.
#DavisFire
Update - September 18, 2024
***This will be the final daily update posted by the Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team***
5,824 Acres
92% Contained
342 Personnel
Highlights: Firefighters continue focusing on completing tasks in the suppression repair plan
A Bell 212 helicopter on its way to deliver food to crews on the 4th of July on the
#MahoganyFire
. This helicopter is part of an enhanced national fire response and is hosted by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Bald Eagles can be a common sight during winter on the Humboldt-Toiyabe. Many species of raptors winter in Nevada and California. Here a Bald Eagle is photographed in Carson Valley. Photo by the Nevada Commission on Tourism.
#wildlifewednesday
#baldeagle
#raptors
#winter
The East Fork Fire is currently burning in Cottonwood Canyon on the California side of the Carson Ranger District (approximately 15 miles east of Woodfords, CA). The estimated size is 15-20 acres, multiple air and ground resources are on scene and responding.
Afternoon winds on the
#TamarackFire
are contributing to high rates of spread of the fire to the Northwest, West of Highway 89. Evacuations have been issued for Alpine Village and Woodfords. The Carson Valley can expect to be impacted by heavy smoke as the fire increase in size.
#ValleyFire
, 13 miles WNW of Reno has been estimated at 4 acres in grass and timber. Retardant drops on perimeter. Air and ground resources arriving now.
@TMFPD
As a reminder, the ENTIRE Spring Mountains NRA (
@GoMtCharleston
) remains closed due to flood damage from Tropical Storm Hiliary and a high potential of flash floods this coming weekend. Get the latest updates on our website at
**Davis Fire Donation**
While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community, we are unable to accept physical donations at this time due to limited storage capacity. Rest assured, our firefighters and personnel have contracts in place to meet all of their basic needs.
As a
RENO, NV - The
#HillFire
in Verdi is currently at 42 acres and being pushed by gusty winds. Structures are threatened at this time.
Multiple agencies are on scene suppressing the fire.
Please stay clear of the area to allow Firefighters to work safely.
#HillFire
#fireseason33
#CottonwoodFire
Update: The fire has been recently mapped by helicopter and acreage has been updated to 1800, with 0% containment. Thank you to Patrol 751 for the photos!
@NevadaFireInfo
Davis Fire Update
Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Fire Information:
The Davis Fire is estimated to be approximately 6,500 acres and zero percent contained. The fire started in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno,
Aided by cooler temperatures and light winds, fire crews made great progress on the
#JonesCreek
fire overnight, stopping the spread of the fire at 1 acre. This morning crews will continue to mop up and extinguish hot spots with help from helicopters.
UPDATE to the
#DavisFire
Evacuation Warning Areas
Due to strong winds expected today, new Evacuation Warnings north of the fire have been added. If you live in the yellow zones, you do not need to evacuate right now but should be ready.
Pack a “go bag” with necessities, including