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The Davis Fire was a destructive, fast-moving wildfire that burned in Washoe Valley in September 2024. After igniting in Davis Creek Regional Park due to an unknown cause on September 7, the fire quickly spread and grew to 1500 that evening. Fourteen structures were destroyed, 5824 acres were burned, and thousands of people were evacuated.[1]
Ignition and Immediate Response
[edit]On September 7 around 2:30 P.M., a three acre vegetation fire was reported burning in heavy timber and brush in Davis Creek Regional Park. Evacuations were prompted for Southwest Reno, New Washoe City, and an evacuation warning for Virginia City Highlands. Interstate 580/US 395 was closed from Damonte Ranch Parkway in Reno to College Parkway in Carson City in both directions, the main route from Reno to Carson City. Subsequently, roads leading out of New Washoe City were reportedly backed up for miles. The fire had grown to 1500 acres that evening. NV Energy cut power to 16698 customers and 179 gas customers were affected, and those who had not yet lost power were told to be prepared for potential outages. An evacuation center was put into place at the Washoe County Senior Citizen Center. [2] Washoe County Regional Animal Services had mobile shelters for small animals, and large animal shelters were located the University of Nevada, Reno Equestrian Center in Reno and Fuji Park and Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City. Those at the governor's office contacted agencies from several other states to assist with containing the fire. U.S. Route 395 Alternate was closed in Washoe Valley.[3][4]
Progression
[edit]On September 8, the fire was estimated at 6500 acres and was 0% contained and had made an extreme northwards spread onto Mount Rose Highway. Interstate 580 had reopened between Reno and Carson City, along with Alternate US 395 to the interchange with Bowers Mansion Road. Mount Rose Highway was still closed. Evacuations were affecting around twelve to fourteen thousand people, and several hotels were giving discounted rates on rooms for evacuees.[5] The governor of Nevada, Joe Lombardo, declared a state of emergency due to the Davis Fire. Locally, Washoe County also declared an emergency proclamation.[6] The estimated size of the fire was lowered, and was now at 4703 acres.[7]
The Davis Fire was reported at 5596 acres on September 10. It was reported that over thirty-six thousand structures were threatened.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Dickson, Ali. "Photo Essay: A resident's view of the Davis Fire".
{{cite news}}: External link in|ref= - ^ Santoro, McAndrew, Hidalgo, McGinness, Peggy, Siobhan, Jason, Brett. "Davis Fire: 6,500 acres burned, multiple homes destroyed, WCSD cancels school". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ https://www.kunr.org/2024-09-07/davis-fire-updates-evacuation-orders-for-washoe-city-along-mt-rose-highway?_amp=true
- ^ https://www.carsonnow.org/09/08/2024/davis-fire-tapers-down-overnight-i-580-remains-closed
- ^ "Update on Davis Fire for September 8, 2024". Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Nevada governor declares state of emergency due to Davis Fire". Carson Now. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Marks, Eric. "PHOTOS: Davis Fire puts Washoe County in state of emergency". Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ DeSilva, Kristen. "Davis Fire near Reno mostly contained, officials say". Nevada Public Radio. Retrieved January 29, 2025.