Update on Davis Fire for September 13, 2024

Davis Fire 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 intentionally burned near Winter Creek Rd. to eliminate flammable materials like leaves, pine needles, and small limbs. Isolated areas of large logs and stumps, or ‘heavies,’ are still smoldering and producing light smoke. Additional containment was secured along the fire perimeter. Aviation resources will remain available today. Water tenders and portable tanks have been strategically placed to strengthen firefighting efforts.

Smoldering and creeping fire activity is expected, with isolated pockets of smoke still visible. Firefighters will continue mop-up efforts, working over 100 feet inside the fire lines. The fire lines are dozer lines, handlines and existing road systems. Mop-up operations will focus on all areas where heat is detected, with particular attention along the fire perimeter near Davis Creek Rd, progressing northwest past Hidden Lake and up to Mt. Rose Highway. Mop-up includes extinguishing hot spots with water, stirring burning vegetation with hand tools, and trimming lower limbs to prevent the fire from reaching the tree canopies. Crews will patrol fire lines to ensure embers remain contained and will remove any hazardous, burned trees at risk of falling across fire lines or roads.

Weather: Forecast warmer and drier conditions for today. The relative humidity is expected to drop down into the teens. Winds will be primarily out of the east, but also affected by the steep slopes (terrain driven). Expect breezy conditions over the weekend. Temps will be in the mid-80s on Saturday and dropping down to the mid-70s on Sunday.

Evacuations: As of 10:00 am this morning, evacuations in the Montreux area have been lifted. Residents should still use caution as there may be equipment and crews working in the area. Check www.PerimeterMap.com for details.

We urge everyone to remain vigilant and stay clear of evacuation zones. Stay informed by relying on official fire information sources.

Investigation: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriffs Office are leading the investigation into the cause of Davis Fire. If you have any credible information or if you were in the vicinity of the day-use area at Davis Creek Regional Park on September 7 at the start of the fire, contact 775.326.6079 or email info@tmfpd.us

Donations: Fire crews have what they need. We are asking that your donations of food be directed to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, or their partner food pantries.  These donations will be made available to all community members who are experiencing food insecurity.  You can find out more about the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by visiting their website at www.fbnn.org.  In addition, you can find food pantries throughout Washoe County who would benefit from these donations under the “Get Help” portion of the website.

For updates on evacuation statuses, please visit: https://perimetermap.com

To sign up for code red alerts and warning visit https://www.washoecounty.gov/em/RegionalAlerts.php

More Information:

X: https://x.com/HumboldtToiyabe

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF

Email: 2024.davis@firenet.gov Fire Information: 775-446-5520

Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/nvhtf-davis-fire

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