By Kevin Sheridan and Nick Doyle
Published: Jun. 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM PDT|Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 8:54 PM PDT
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Update on June 13: Containment on the Trail Fire has reached 100%.
JUNE 12 7 P.M. UPDATE: Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue expects no more updates until Thursday. Crews will remain on scene mopping up overnight.
JUNE 12 11:19 A.M. UPDATE: Containment on the Trail Fire has now reached 40%.
A trail fire sparked near Red Rock, East of Peavine around 3:45 on Tuesday afternoon. “Yesterday was certainly a shot across the bow for those in the fire service,” said Adam Mayberry, TMFR Public Information Officer.
A fire fueled by wind and dry vegetation kept multiple fire agencies busy. “We are about 3 weeks ahead of where we would normally be given the dry conditions. Given that we had very robust winters the past two years, that has created a lot of vegetation.” But that is not the only challenge crews were facing. “We had nearly 20 agencies throughout Washoe County, into California, into nearby counties. It was very taxing. At some point, we had to take some resources off of the trail, which was generally controlled, and bring them over to the Sullivan fire in Sparks,” added Mayberry.
Earlier today, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue reported, the Trail Fire burned 193 acres and is 40% contained. A significant amount of damage for this region. “We all have to work together to ensure that we reduce the wildfire risk throughout the Truckee Meadows and our region and not engage in outdoor activities that could spark fires.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but nearly 90% of wildfires are caused by humans or a lightning strike. But there were no storms on Tuesday. “We really encourage folks, if you’re out in the wildland, to have small hand tools, some water, so in the event that you inadvertently start a fire you can put that fire out quickly.”
Providing structure protection is one of fire crews priorities but you can add your own line of defense. “Candidly, those homes that have good defensible space are going to be a higher priority for us to protect. It is easier, it keeps our crews safer.”
Along with an evacuation plan to avoid delaying fire crew resources and response times. “We do have a lot of folks that tend to want to pull to the side of the road or insert themselves into the scene and take pics. But really what you are doing is delaying our access to the scene.”
Update on June 12: TMFR now says the fire is being mapped at 193 acres with containment at 20%.
The cause is under investigation.
Update at 8:54 p.m.: The Trail Fire is estimated to be around 350 acres and is 20% contained.
Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue says all evacuations will be lifted at 9:00 p.m. Fire crews will remain on site overnight.
No injuries were reported as a result of this fire and no structures were lost.
Update at 6:56 p.m.: Power has been restored for most in Stead.
NV Energy’s power outage map now shows a total of 54 people in the area without power.
Update at 5:32 p.m.: Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue says the fire is now at 100-125 acres and is wind driven.
More than 15 fire engines are on scene and in place for structure protection.
Update at 5:14 p.m.: The evacuation zone has been expanded.
The new evacuation zone is from North Virginia Street to the area near Peavine Peak and the Horizon Hills Trailhead.
A full map of the area is here.
Update at 5:03 p.m.: Nearly 3,700 people in the Stead area are without power.
Update at 4:21 p.m.: TMFPD now says the fire is around 100 acres.
They ask people to not call 911 to report smoke sightings.
Update at 4:11 p.m.: Evacuations have been ordered for this fire.
The evacuation zone goes from North Virginia Street near U.S. 395 to Peavine Road.
You can view the evacuation zone here.
Fire crews are now calling this fire the Trail Fire.
Original Article: Crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District are responding to a fire on Red Rock Road.
They and regional fire partners are working to extinguish the 2.5 acre blaze east of Peavine Mountain.
No structures are threatened at this time and air suppression is expected soon.
This is a developing story and KOLO 8 News Now will provide updates once they become available.
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