Davis Fire burns 6,500 acres near Reno; 12,000+ evacuated, no containment

The Davis Fire south of Reno has burned over 6,000 acres and triggered evacuations, with fire crews expecting flare-ups to last through Sunday due to wind events, Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue said.

As of Sunday evening, the fire had burned 6,500 acres and there was no containment.

The fire broke out near a campground Saturday afternoon in Washoe Valley between Reno to the north and Carson City.

There were evacuations issued in St. James Village, Galena and areas south of Mount Rose Highway, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.

The Washoe County School District canceled all classes in the district for Monday with the exception of a K-12 school in Gerlach in the northern part of the county which includes Reno.

On Saturday, the fire led to a de-energization of around 18,700 Nevada Energy customers to prevent any possible ignitions. Power remained off as of Sunday in the areas south of Mt. Rose Highway.

The fire also caused Interstate 580 to shut down between Carson City and Reno.

It was reopened on Sunday.