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Davis Containment at 92%; Fire Transitioning Back to Forest

Final Update by the Southwest Area IMT: September 18, 2024

Acres:  5,824 acres                                                                   Start Date: 09/07/2024

Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada                                             Personnel: 342

Containment: 92%                                                                   Fuels: Timber

Resources: 7 Crews | 2 Helicopters | 10 Engines | 3 Water Tenders | 2 Dozers

Highlights: Firefighters continue focusing on completing tasks in the suppression repair plan and patrolling containment lines today. The fire remains at 5,824 acres and 92%. As of today, 24 miles of hose that has been used on this fire has been rerolled and prepared for use on future wildfires. 

Management of the Davis Fire will transition from Southwest Incident Management Team 1 back to the local agencies and their Type 4 Incident Management Team at 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 18. Communication between the incoming and outgoing teams will continue throughout the day today, to ensure a smooth transition process with the focus of continuous support for the fire crews. The Davis Fire Information phone number 775-446-5520and 2024.davis@firenet.gov email will be discontinued after today. All further calls and emails about the incident can be directed to Washoe County by dialing 311 or washoe311@washoecounty.gov; or by contacting the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at (775) 335-5311 or Erica.Hupp@usda.gov.

Weather: There is a 70% chance of rain showers today as a new weather disturbance approaches, with a slight change for embedded thunderstorms. The high temperatures today will vary between 51 and 62 degrees, with high relative humidity persisting throughout the day. Expect unstable winds today and overcast skies. Rain the past week has assisted by diminishing fire behavior, limiting any smoldering occurring on the fire. Showers will occur after 1300 with a convective rainstorm risk leading to a potential for burn scar flooding or debris flow.

BAER: A burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has been established by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. For more information the BAER response for the Davis Fire, visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire-burned-area-emergency-response-baer

Fire 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 on September 8th at the start of the fire, contact

775-326-6079 or email info@tmfpd.us.

Closures: A forest area closure remains in effect for the area immediately in and around the Davis Fire burned area. For complete details on the Davis Fire Emergency Closure Order, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/htnf/alerts-notices/?aid=90526