Davis Fire update Sunday: All remaining evacuations to be lifted today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 8:40am
UPDATE 5:35PM: State Route 431 Mount Rose Highway is now fully open, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE 9:50AM: Evacuations will be lifted Sunday for all homes impacted by the Davis Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Check perimetermap.com for the latest on road closures and evacuations.
Meanwhile, the fire remained remained 76 percent contained as of Sunday morning, having burned 5,824 acres.
"Incident personnel and crews come from across the country to help," according to Truckee Meadows Fire in a news release. "From Alaska to Florida, these people have come to support the community of Reno and the surrounding areas." States in orange (school to view map of US) are the home states of personnel on the Davis Fire.
The U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest released the following information in its Sunday morning briefing:
Highlights: Crews are utilizing sprinkler systems on the southeastern section of the Davis Fire by Washoe Lake, addressing areas of heat burning deeper in peat moss. As the fire perimeter continues to be secured, crews are backhauling equipment from other areas.
This involves pulling hose, water pumps and other firefighting equipment and preparing it for another fire. Crews are also continuing suppression repair on the fire, important for supporting healthy forest regrowth. During suppression repair, crews will place burned vegetative debris like logs and limbs within the fire perimeter. This will help reduce the possibility of erosion, create micro-climate for small animals, and improve the productivity of the soils.
Weather: Incoming lower temperatures are anticipated, with an average temperature of 76 degrees. Winds will increase at 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, posing a risk to firefighter safety around trees. There is a possibility of smoldering fire behavior today, with the possible ignition of light fuels.
There is a chance of rain Sunday evening, followed by an even greater chance on Monday, along with a significant temperature drop and moderate gusts.
Evacuations: For updates on evacuation statuses please visit: https://perimetermap.com. For residents who need to discard spoiled food items and other waste, Waste Management will provide one dumpster at the Truckee Meadows Fire Station at 4000 Joy Lake Road and one dumpster at US-395 and Eastlake Boulevard.
To sign up for future evacuation alerts and warnings, go here.
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 mean firefighters can see and feel the community’s appreciation firsthand.
Investigation: 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 at the start of the fire, contact 775-326-6079 or email: info@tmfpd.us.
Check back for updates.
