A wildfire evacuation order has been issued for South Reno and Davis Creek after a wildfire started around 2:30 Saturday afternoon, according to Washoe County’s emergency information website.
As of Saturday evening, the county said the fire is estimated to be approximately 1,500 acres and at least 12 structures are lost.
The evacuation notice covers a large area of south Reno. Virginia City Highlands in Storey County is also under an evacuation warning, according to the release. Road closures are impacting Interstate 580 in both directions between Reno and Carson City, and Old 395 and Eastlake Boulevard.
Read the latest on the #DavisFire, which is now under a unified commend with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Second photo is credit @RenoFireDept pic.twitter.com/liC1wNG9QG
— Washoe County (@washoecounty) September 8, 2024
While there is an evacuation site set up, hotels near the area are offering special rates for evacuees as well, according to the release.
Washoe County says it has declared a state of emergency in a effort to gain regional resources. The Nevada National guard posted on X, stating that it has been called in to assist in overall firefighting efforts.
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