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Davis Fire officials: Containment lines are holding, outlook is positive

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 4:10pm

Outlook on the Davis Fire is positive but is dependent entirely on the weather, according to fire officials during a Wednesday press conference that included officials from Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire, NV Energy and more.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, however, all active fires are currently within containment lines, which so far, have all been holding.

NV Energy reports more than 2,600 customers without power in Carson City
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:22pm

UPDATE 330PM: The NV Energy outage has grown to 2,635 customers in Carson City without power. NV Energy earlier had advised that it was canceling its Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch for south Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook areas but did advise outages are possible today due to weather events.
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Catholic Church, residential homes among buildings lost in the Davis Fire in Washoe City, Old 395
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:12pm

Several buildings were destroyed during Saturday's blaze from the Davis Fire in the old 395 corridor in Washoe City. The area was shut down for some time in part due to downed power lines which have since been removed.

Carson Now reader advises pet owners to keep eyes out for coyotes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 1:00pm

I've been taking my dogs to beautiful Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City for nine years and have seen many, many coyotes.

NV Energy cancels power outage watch for Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:49pm

NV Energy says it has canceled a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for Genoa, south Carson City and Glenbrook "due to updated weather forecasts in these areas."

Carson City students, teachers celebrate National Arts in Education Week with events
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:23pm

Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.

Carson City deputies make arrests for grand larceny, DUI and warrants
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:58am

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of grand larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses and obtaining or using an ID of another person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sheriff's Office warns of scam emails targeting Douglas County residents
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:24am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Vegas firefighters head to Reno to support fire stations
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:48am

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

Davis Fire Wednesday update: Firefighters prepare for strong winds, 31 percent containment
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:36am

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
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Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

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