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Update on the Davis Fire

Davis Fire Update

Quick Facts-Evening of September 13, 2024

5824 Acres
76% contained
710 personnel

76% fire containment has been reached. Crews worked diligently to increase containment lines along the Northern perimeter near Callahan Ranch towards Mt. Rose Highway and the Joy Lake area. Evacuation areas are being evaluated to determine when it may be safe for residents to return home.

As we move into the weekend, please be conscious of your recreational activities and be aware that we are still in high fire danger. For more useful information regarding fire safety, please visit Living With Fire and Nevada Fire Info.
https://www.livingwithfire.org/
https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/

Davis Fire Update

Evacuations in the Montreux area have been lifted.

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.

Davis Fire Update

Davis Creek Update

Quick Facts-Morning of September 13, 2024

5824 Acres
56% contained
685 personnel

Crews continued to locate and extinguish hot spots over night. Today crews will be going further interior to mop-up. The sensitivity on the Infared flight sensor was increased which makes it easier to locate hot spots.

Important update for Friday, Sept. 13🚨
Based on current evacuation zones and updated information, the following three schools will be canceled on Friday, September 13. They are: Galena High School, Marce Herz Middle School, and Hunsberger Elementary School.

From out partners at NDOT:

MT. ROSE HIGHWAY UPDATE

✅NOW OPEN S. Virginia St to Timberline Dr

✅Access OPEN to Timberline

🛑Access NOT AVAILABLE to Bordeaux

Highway remains closed Timberline Dr to Fairview Blvd in Incline.

Non-residents–AVOID AREA. Follow direction of first responders.

Our partners at TMFPD

There has been great progress made on the Davis Fire, but we'll be dealing with it for a while. Please continue to check updates at Perimeter Map and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security Davis Fire Information Page.

Do you know who your people are? Do you know what's in your bag? Do you have a plan? Let's get prepared and with resources from the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living! Visit BeReadyNV.org for more information.

Update on Davis Fire

Evacuation Update for the for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

North of SR431 and East of Timberline Drive
South of SR431 and All Neighborhoods East of and accessed by Callahan Road
Logan Meadows

As you return home, please use an abundance of caution. There are a multitude of first responders moving about the area as the fire is still active and firefighting efforts continue. As this is an active fire, there remains the possibility that evacuation levels can change. Remain ready to leave if needed.

SR431 (Mt Rose Highway) will remain CLOSED at Bordeaux Drive

The following neighborhoods remain CLOSED and under an Evacuation Order
St. James Village
Galena Estates to include Joy Lake Road and Douglas Fir
ALL of Montreaux

Law enforcement officers will be in the area as they continue to monitor neighborhoods, protecting our community.

Please follow https://perimetermap.com for updates on evacuation areas and for road closures.

Teamwork makes the dream work, especially in emergencies! 👨‍👩‍👦
Discuss your emergency plan with loved ones to ensure everyone’s prepared.

New perspectives can make all the difference. You can find resources to help you develop a plan at https://dem.nv.gov/Resources/Plan_Ahead_Nevada/

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Davis Fire Update

Quick Facts-Morning of September 12, 2024

5824 Acres
37% contained
631 personnel

Firefighters successfully maintained fire lines throughout the challenging conditions of yesterday and overnight, even under Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) red flags. Today brings cooler weather and higher relative humidity providing a welcome relief as they continue their crucial work through today.

TMFPD welcomes our southern Nevada strike team that will staff some of their fire stations beginning today while our firefighters are on the providing more firefighting capability and capacity. Our community is thankful you are here. 🙏🏼🚒🇺🇸

🚨 Important Update for Thursday, September 12 🚨
WCSD continues to collaborate with public safety officials to monitor the movement of the and determine the safest plan for our students and staff members tomorrow.

The press conference tonight was reassuring, highlighting the progress made in fighting the Davis Fire. Governor Lombardo, along with officials from local and state agencies, summarized the collaborative efforts and the significant resources deployed to combat the fire and minimize stress within the community.
All voiced their appreciation for the continued cooperation and support.

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