Davis Fire
Washoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring the safety of Washoe County residents and visitors. The information and resources provided below relates to the Davis Fire which was ignited within the Davis Creek Campground and Regional Park on Saturday, September 7th, 2024.
Unified Command & Live Updates
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1, U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District are operating in unified command for this incident. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is supporting the response through providing evacuation support, patrolling evacuated areas, securing property, and assisting with aerial fire suppression.
Find live updates from the lead agencies on the following social media channels:
- U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Facebook X (Formerly Twitter)
- Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Facebook Instagram X (Formerly Twitter)
- Washoe County Sheriff's Office Facebook Instagram X (Formerly Twitter)
- Davis Fire Video Updates YouTube
Mapping and Information Resources
- Inciweb - Interagency, All-risk Incident Management System Updated in the evening, once per day.
- Perimeter Map - Evacuation Zones, Closures, and Warnings
- WatchDuty - Wildfire Monitoring App
- Nevada Department of Emergency Management - Davis Fire Incident Overview and Evacuee Resources
- CodeRED - Emergency Alert System
- Nevada Department of Transportation - Road Closures Map
Additional Resources
- Living with Fire Guides for Preparation, Evacuation, and Recovery
- Protect yourself from scams in the wake of natural disasters
Donations and Support
- Accepting donations of water, electrolyte and energy drinks/powders, and pre-packaged, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat food items (ie. granola bars, Clif bars, beef jerky, trail mix, candy, etc.)
- Accepting donations of meals from licensed restaurants, kitchens, and caterers. Contact us for arrangements.
- Not accepting homemade food or drink items.
- Deliveries may be made at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (911 E. Parr Blvd, Reno) or local fire stations. Do NOT attempt to deliver to command posts or the front lines.
Message from Sheriff Darin Balaam:
"Firefighters and air support from all over are heroically fighting the Davis Fire against strong winds. We thank law enforcement, dispatch, Search and Rescue Volunteers, and all first responders for their dedication to evacuating residents and ensuring community safety.
We appreciate business leaders for providing food and housing to those affected. Our community supports those who have suffered losses and we are here to support you.