Davis Fire and Smoke in Southern Nevada

Wildfires and smoke are affecting multiple parts of Nevada. The Davis Fire has been burning since September 7 and started in Washoe Valley and is now also affecting Southwest Reno. The Bridge Fire, Line Fire, and Airport Fire in Southern California are bringing smoke and haze into Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas.  

Resources for Davis Fire and Evacuees

• Evacuation Maps: https://perimetermap.com/ or https://app.watchduty.org/i/33573  
• City of Reno Davis Fire FAQs: https://www.reno.gov/community/emergency-preparedness/wildfire-information/davis-fire-faqs 
• Shelter Transitioning to Neil Road Recreation Center for Fire Evacuees: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-county/human-services-agency/shelter-transitioning-to-neil-road-recreation-center-for-fire-evacuees/  
• Nevada Department of Emergency Management (road closures, power outages and more): https://dem.nv.gov/Resources/Davis_Fire/  
• Local Social Media Platforms providing updates including evacuation notifications on X, Facebook, and Instagram:  
  • City of Reno (@cityofreno) 
  • Reno Fire Department (@RenoFireDept) 
  • Washoe County (@washoecountynv) 
  • Stay Local Reno (@staylocal.reno) 

Air Quality and Your Health

Breathing wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs and can make it hard to breathe. Everyone should try to reduce their exposure to the smoke as much as possible, but children; people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease; and pregnant people are especially at risk of health problems from breathing wildfire smoke. Take measures to protect your and your family’s health by: 

• Checking the Air Quality Index where you live at https://www.airnow.gov/ or at https://fire.airnow.gov/#6/38.848/-115.879 and staying inside depending on the risk: 

• Try to keep smoke out of your home/workplace by keeping windows and doors shut; avoiding burning things like candles, gas/propane, and wood; and using air filters when possible
• Avoid prolonged or intense physical activity outdoors until air quality improves

Additional Resources for General Safety

• Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (EPA): https://www.airnow.gov/publications/wildfire-guide-factsheets/reduce-your-smoke-exposure/
• Wildfires and Your Safety (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/wildfires/about/

Additional Resources for Pets and Safety

• Pet Safety (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/emergency-preparedness/index.html
• Protect your pets from wildfire smoke (EPA): https://www.airnow.gov/publications/wildfire-guide-factsheets/wildfire-smoke-protect-your-pets/
• Protect your livestock from wildfire smoke (EPA): https://www.airnow.gov/publications/wildfire-guide-factsheets/wildfire-smoke-protect-your-large-animals-and-livestock/