October 3 update:
The human-caused Bull Fire is 40% contained and is 1,274 acres.
Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue crews made progress overnight, with helicopters continuing to conduct water drops until about 1 a.m. Helicopters also applied retardant to some areas.
The fire has reached the Hawk Fire scar, where limited fuels provide natural containment.
Fire activity currently continues along the southern edge of the fire, and firefighters are working to keep the fire north of the communities of Verdi, Somersett and Mogul.
Approximately 250 personnel are assigned to the fire, with the majority supporting suppression operations through hand crews, dozers, engines, aerial and aerial resources.
Investigators say the Bull Fire is human caused and the investigation is continuing.
October 2:
The Bull Fire has been redefined as 1,275 acres after being briefly reported as 2,500 acres. It is 0% contained.
More than 500 firefighters are participating, with seven air tankers and five helicopters contributing to efforts throughout the day.
These planes stopped at dusk and were replaced by three night-flying helicopters which will tend the fire overnight.
Fire crews’ priority is to maintain the fire north of Verdi and south of Cold Springs.
Fire activity has moderated, according to a press conference held Friday evening, and no one was injured.
“Get Set” evacuation zones have been set up west of Somersett Ridge in the Verdi area due to the fire.
Follow http://perimetermap.com for evacuations. If you are in a yellow warning zone, you should collect your travel bag, water/food, prescriptions and other essentials in case you need to evacuate. Be prepared and leave if your area turns red.
As of 6:35 p.m., one resident is in the red Go Now evacuation zone, while more than 3,300 are in the yellow Get Ready zone.
The fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. Friday.
An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Washoe County. You can see it in red –
The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) has issued an air quality advisory for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from the Bull Fire, until further notice.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the range of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy for PM2.5 tonight through tomorrow morning for areas closest to and downwind of the fire.
Air quality can change quickly depending on wind and fire intensity. Residents are encouraged to visit the AirNow.gov Fire and Smoke MapOr download the AirNow.gov app, to get the latest air quality updates to protect their health, especially those with respiratory health issues.
Sensitive groups – which include children, the elderly, outdoor workers, and people with asthma or other lung diseases – should limit outdoor exposure when the AQI reaches USG (101-150 AQI). People with asthma should follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medications on hand.
Everyone should consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
The Washoe County School District said Verdi Elementary School will be conducting a controlled early release of students due to the Bull Fire. Families will need to immediately pick up students in person. After-school activities are canceled for today.
WCSD says the fire is also impacting school bus transportation for students attending Westergard Elementary School, Billinghurst Middle School and McQueen High School. Students whose bus stops are in yellow or red zones must stay at school until their families can pick them up in person.
For more information on the current yellow and red zone classifications, click on this line
“As first responders actively work to suppress the Bull Fire, I want to remind everyone to stay away and give them the space they need to work safely,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam. “We know our community wants to stay informed and look out for each other, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Unnecessary traffic can delay emergency responses and interfere with suppression efforts, so help us by keeping the roads clear and avoiding the incident area.”
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue says the fire is burning in grass and brush moving at a moderate rate of spread.
Planes work on the lower flank to keep it on the hill while engines and crews work from the west. The bulldozers are coming from the south.
TMFR says no buildings are immediately impacted.
It was not immediately clear how the fire started.
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