Firefighters continue work on Davis Fire hot spots, 76 percent containment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/14/2024 - 8:35am
UPDATE 9:55AM: Firefighters continue to work in the Davis Fire area, having gained 76 percent containment since the wildfire started a week ago Sept. 7. The fire has burned 5,824 acres.
Firefighters will continue to work in the fire area Saturday to address areas of heat and assist resources as the work continues to decrease the number of people evacuated, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District in a briefing Saturday morning. There are 710 personnel assigned to the fire.
There is a potential for increased winds, which could result in fire behavior creating areas of smoke visible to the public. Fire crews remain aware of the potential for active fire behavior and are ready to respond to any new fire starts, officials said.
It has been one week since the fire started, on Sept. 7, 2024, at Davis Creek Regional Park south of Reno and north of Carson City in Washoe Valley. The cause remains under investigation.
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According to the U.S. Forest Service, crews on the Davis Fire had another successful day working on increasing containment along the Davis Creek Rd area and Joy Lake area. The hard work of firefighters has allowed the fire containment to steadily increase over the last few days. With an increase of winds today, interior burning may occur in pockets of unburned fuel and the public could see isolated areas of smoke over the next few days. Crews will continue to patrol the fire and address hot spots by extinguishing hot spots with water, stirring burning vegetation with hand tools.
Weather: Expect to experience a drying trend and increased winds in upcoming days. Relative humidity will drop into the teens with winds at approximately 12 mph and gusts up to 22 mph. This will result in the potential for an increase in fire behavior. Temperatures will be much cooler on Sunday, with relative humidity substantially increasing.
Evacuations: We urge everyone to remain vigilant and stay clear of evacuation zones. Crews are working tirelessly to remove hazard trees that may have become unstable during the fire. Stay informed by relying on official information sources. For updates on evacuation statuses please visit: https://perimetermap.com Waste Management will provide one dumpster at the Truckee Meadows Fire Station at 4000 Joy Lake Rd. and one dumpster at US-395 and Eastlake Blvd. for residents who need to discard spoiled food items and other waste.
Donations: While we deeply appreciate the generosity of our community, fire crews do not need additional donations on the Davis Fire. Rest assured, our firefighters and personnel have contracts in place to meet all of their basic needs. As a meaningful gesture, we would be grateful to receive thank you cards or written messages of support that can be displayed during our briefings. These messages would allow firefighters to see and feel the community’s appreciation firsthand. Food and supply donations can be directed to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. For more information visit: www.fbnn.org
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff”s Office are leading the investigation into the cause of the Davis Fire. If you have credible information, or if you were in the vicinity of the day-use area at Davis Creek Regional Park on Sept. 7 at the start of the fire, contact 775-326-6079 or email: info@tmfpd.us.
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We will update as information becomes available.
