Nevada Fires

Crews Halt Forward Progress on Bull and Spring Fires

Firefighters have halted forward progress on blazes along the Sierra Front, including the Bull Fire near Verdi and the Spring Fire south of Gardnerville. Most evacuation warnings have been lifted, though an emergency forest closure remains active around the Dog Valley area. Statewide fire potential remains low to moderate under dry, warm autumn weather.

Key Fires

• Bull Fire — Burning north of Verdi near the state line in Washoe County, the blaze has had its forward progress halted with lines holding on the south flank. Evacuation warnings for Verdi and Somersett have been lifted, though a forest closure order remains in effect for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
• Spring Fire — Ignited along U.S. Highway 395 south of Gardnerville in Douglas County, crews rapidly stopped forward progress and extinguished spot fires near adjacent neighborhoods. The highway has reopened in both directions, and no evacuation orders are active.

Conditions and Outlook

No Red Flag Warnings or fire weather watches are active across the state, though moderate fire potential persists along the Sierra Front. Warm, dry weather will continue over the next few days with light to moderate winds and low daytime humidity. A slight chance of cloud cover and isolated moisture gives way to clear, calm conditions later in the week.

Burn Bans and Land Management

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions remain in effect on federal and state-managed public lands across northeast, western, and southern Nevada through October 31.

What Residents Should Do

• Stay clear of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest closure area and avoid local roads near the Dog Valley burn scar.
• Follow Stage 1 fire restrictions by using campfires only within approved pits at designated recreation sites.
• Monitor local air quality advisories and reduce prolonged outdoor activity if smoke settles into your valley.