Carson Ranger District, July 02, 2020

• Acres: 3,010

• Location: Eastside of Peavine Mountain, Northwest Reno

• Start Date: June 26, 2020

• Cause: Under Investigation

• Containment: 98%

• Personnel: 132

                    

  Nevada Interagency Team 3 officially turned command of the fire over to a Type 4 Incident Command Team, Robert Willis, IC and Kyle Mitchell (Trainee), at 7:00 am today.

   

  Even though the focus will be suppression repair activities, there will still be fire vehicles traveling the roads and equipment in the burned area. The repair process is expected to take several more days and we are asking the public to please stay out of the area and do not block roads in or out of the fire area. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

   

  This will be Nevada Interagency Team 3’s last update and we would like to thank the citizens of Reno and Sparks for the hospitality they have shown the fire fighters.

   

  Fire Information:

• Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6810/

• Facebook:  @HumboldtToiyabeNF #PoevilleFire

• Twitter:  @HumboldtToiyabe #PoevilleFire

• Fire Information Number: 775-750-8973

Carson Ranger District, July 01, 2020

• Acres: 3,010

• Location: Eastside of Peavine Mountain, Northwest Reno

• Start Date: June 26, 2020

• Cause: Under investigation

• Containment: 95%

• Personnel: 116

                    

  As fire activity has diminished, fire personnel have started focusing their efforts on fire suppression repair.  Fire vehicles and equipment will be in the burned area over the next several days, and we still need the public’s help to avoid the area. Please stay out of the area, do not block roads in or out of the fire area, so fire fighters can continue to do their job. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

   

  The last couple of days people have been noticing black plumes over the fire area. This is not smoke; these are dust devils that have originated in the burn area and may be visible through the summer until there has been enough moisture to settle the dust or soak it into the ground. Blowing ash will be visible during times of high winds.

   

  The Type 3 team will be turning the fire back over to local jurisdictions tomorrow. 

   

  Fire Information:

• Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6810/  

• Facebook:  @HumboldtToiyabeNF #PoevilleFire

• Twitter:  @HumboldtToiyabe #PoevilleFire

• Fire Information Number: 775-455-5316

 

Incident Management Team:  Brock Uhlig’s Nevada Interagency Team 3

June 30, 2020 All evacuations have been lifted.  We ask the public to please stay out of the fire area.

Poeville Fire

Carson Ranger District, June 30, 2020

• Acres: 3,010

• Location: Eastside of Peavine Mountain, Northwest Reno

• Start Date: June 26, 2020

• Cause: Under investigation

• Containment: 70%

• Personnel: 162

                    

  Current Activity: There was minimal fire activity yesterday. Heat was found within the mountain mahogany shrub stands and crews continue to cool these areas.

   

  Today’s weather forecast calls for warmer temperatures and little wind. Crews will continue looking for hot spots and potential problem areas as well as assessing the burned areas for damage impacts.

   

  As fire suppression slows down and the repair of dozer and hand lines is starting, we have started releasing resources as they are no longer needed.

   

  With the fire winding down and the smoke no longer visible, there is a tendency to believe there is no longer a threat. We would like to remind the public that the fire area is still full of many hidden dangers, including ashpits, rolling rocks, and burned vehicles. We are asking the public to please stay out of the area to allow the firefighters to do the job of suppression and repair.

   

  Motorists are asked to be vigilant as firefighter vehicles and equipment travel down roadways. When encountering fire traffic please slow down, be patient, and drive safely.

   

  Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.

   

  Fire Information:

• Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6810/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtToiyabeNF/ #PoevilleFire
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumboldtToiyabe #PoevilleFire
• Fire Information Number: 775-455-5316

Incident Management Team: Brock Uhlig’s Nevada Interagency Team 3

Poeville Fire

Poeville Fire Update on June 28 at Noon

Reno, NV., June 28, 2020 – Last night, firefighters continued fire suppression operations on the 3,500-acre Poeville Fire on the eastside of Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno, Nevada. The fire actively burned last night in brush and grass and is now 10 percent contained. Fire crews will continue to secure and increase containment lines today. Uhlig’s Nevada Interagency Team 3 is expected to take over command of the fire tomorrow.

Fire officials want to thank the public for adhering to evacuations orders yesterday, so that first responders could continue working in the area safely. For more evacuation information, please contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office or visit their Twitter page at https://twitter.com/WashoeSheriff. 

North Virginia Street from Lemon Drive to Stead Boulevard remains closed.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect again today with a cold front passing through tonight with cooler temperatures expected Monday. West winds are gusting up to 30 miles per hour (mph) and could increase to 40 or 50 mph. The public should expect to experience smoke in the Reno-Sparks Metro Area and blowing dust.

06/28 12:00pm: All evacuations have been lifted except Hindel Road and Myers Ave.  For additional evacuation information, contact Washoe County Sheriffs office or follow on Twitter @WashoeSheriff.

 https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2020/06/25/fire-burning-in-california-valley-at-dangerous-rate/

 https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/vegetation-fires-in-california-valley

 https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/california/fires/article243807972.html