The Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue Twitter page which released this photo says not to expect any containment numbers initially on the active Davis Fire, as wind directions meant skies were blue above Reno this morning, and the evacuation zone was narrowed.
The Nevada National Guard has been asked to assist in the firefighting efforts with a request for additional hand crews and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Other helicopter drops were made in the area Saturday night.
The Davis Fire which broke out around 2:30 p.m. Saturday is reported to have already burned 1,800 acres and destroyed 12 structures, including near the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory on Old Ophir Road in Washoe Valley and inside the Davis Creek Regional Park.
“Davis Creek Regional Park is home to a beloved campground and recreation area, and the loss is heartbreaking, but safety is our priority, and we are happy to report that all campers and park residents were evacuated safely,” Parks Superintendent Colleen Wallace-Barnum said in a press release.
The ArrowCreek Country Club area north of Mt Rose Highway has since been downgraded to an Evacuation Warning Area, but I 580 remained closed through Washoe Valley to Damonte Ranch Parkway on Sunday morning and the Mt. Rose Highway remained closed between 395 to the Mt. Rose Ski resort area.
Some areas north of Mt Rose Highway were still without power Sunday morning, while evacuations remain in effect in St. James Village, Galena and areas south of Mt. Rose Highway. Initially power was cut for more than 16,000 NV Energy customers from Washoe Valley to South Reno.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said it was patrolling evacuated areas, providing evacuation support and securing property.
For those returning home, authorities are asking residents to use caution and stay vigilant.
The Washoe County Senior Center at 1155 E. Ninth Street was set up as an evacuation shelter for those impacted by the fire. Snacks, meals and sleeping accommodations were provided there last night by the American Red Cross of Nevada.
Small pets are welcome there while larger animals can be sheltered at the University of Nevada Equine Facility on Valley Road.
The wildfire threat remains high today due to dry and gusty conditions. “Outdoor cooking and recreational fires are prohibited,” TMFR indicated on Twitter.