Emergency Washoe is a resource for information on large-scale emergencies that affect the greater Reno-Sparks area. Updates are made by local officials and first-responders from across the region. All ...

Human Caused - Under Investigation Size: 1,529 acres Containment: 98% Personnel Assigned: 128 Current Situation: This evening ...

Incident Start: October 2nd, 2026 Cause: Human Caused - Under Investigation Size: 1,529 acres Containment: 92% Personnel Assigned: 226 Current Situation: The Bull Fire reached 92% containment ...

Current Situation: The Bull Fire is now 94% contained, an increase from 92% yesterday, with acreage holding at 1,529 acres. Fire activity remains minimal as crews continue mop-up operations, ...

Current Situation: The Bull Fire reached 92% containment yesterday, a significant increase from 69% the previous day. The fire remains at 1,529 acres. Crews have worked hard over the past several days ...

Current Situation: Firefighters made significant progress on the Bull Fire yesterday, increasing containment to 56%, while the fire remains at 1,529 acres. Fire behavior remains minimal, with creeping ...

Current Situation: Firefighters continue to make progress securing the Bull Fire. Pockets of heat remain in heavier fuels and areas of steep, difficult-to-access terrain. Firefighters will continue ...

The Bull Fire burning north of Verdi remains at 1,529 acres and is 40% contained. Nevada Team 3 assumed command at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026. Current Situation: Forward progression of the fire ...

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Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest crews are responding to a new vegetation fire above Verdi just east of Dog Valley. Please avoid the ...

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Washoe County is working with local, state and federal jurisdictions to assist residents with properties that were damaged or destroyed by the Hawk, Bug and Stallion fires that occurred in August of ...