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Southwest Area Incident Management Team Update for Tuesday, September 10, 2024        

The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, containment remains at 0%. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure. 

The Davis Fire is estimated to be approximately 6,500 acres and zero percent contained. The fire started in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. It is reported to be burning in heavy timber and brush, with medium to long range spotting. Gusty winds are forecasted throughout the week.

A wildfire broke out in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. Fire is estimated to be approximately 3,300 acres, multiple structures have been impacted. A portion of south Reno remains under evacuation notice. Power outages in the area have left some homes, business and traffic signals without electricity.

A wildfire broke out in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and the park has suffered several structural losses, according to Washoe County Parks & Open Space. Washoe County has declared a state of emergency in order to draw on regional resources.  One of the structures lost to the fire was a park residence. The family was evacuated safely but the home and possessions are lost, and some pets are unaccounted for.