Evacuation

A remote camera shows smoke billowing from the Davis Fire south of Reno on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Gusty winds could hamper progress on Davis Fire

Bert Johnson

The wildfire burning south of Reno calmed down overnight, after explosive growth due to high winds Sunday. But officials urge caution as forecasters predict more afternoon gusts.

This is an image of police and military officers standing in the middle of a road. Orange cones and a sign reading "road closed to thru traffic" are in the roadway.

Local Stories

Evacuating Mountain West tourist area during wildfire could take up to 14 hours, AI study shows

Kaleb Roedel

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.

A brown sign with yellow lettering that reads “Plumas National Forest.” The sign and ground are covered in a dried pink liquid, and there’s a paved road next to the sign. Both the sign and road are surrounded by thick, forested trees.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake Tahoe, Forest Closures Dampen Outdoor Activities

Michele Ravera

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.Caldor Fire Evacuation Orders Reduced In South Lake TahoeBy KUNR StaffCAL FIRE…

An image of a wildland firefighter looking ahead to a large wall of flames in the distance

KUNR Today: Crews Make Progress On Caldor Fire, Nursing Shortage Straining Nevada Hospitals

Danna O’Connor

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.Favorable Weather Boost Containment On Caldor FireBy KUNR StaffBetter weather…

Jose Mora is crouching down between two SUVs. He has a serious expression on his face. He’s holding a black and tan chihuahua in one hand and putting his other arm around a smiling, tan pit bull with just one ear sticking up.

Nevada + California

Some South Lake Tahoe Evacuees Wait Out The Caldor Fire In Reno

Lucia Starbuck

The American Red Cross has set up several evacuation centers in Northern Nevada to help evacuees fleeing the Caldor and Dixie Fires. Some have had to move…

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KUNR Today: Caldor Fire Forces More Evacuations, Two Nevada Counties Back Under Mask Mandate

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.UN: Weather Disasters Soar In Numbers, Cost, But Deaths FallBy The…

An intersection with red lights. There are several police cars and a truck with emergency lights blocking off the intersection to through traffic.

KUNR Today: Gov. Sisolak Declares State Of Emergency For Caldor Fire, Blaze Forces More Evacuations

Noah Glick

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.Governor Sisolak Declares State Of Emergency Due To Caldor FireBy Lucia…

Smoke billows behind homes in south Reno.

Local Stories

Preparation And Evacuation Tips For Residents In Wildfire-Prone Areas

Noah Glick

As evacuation orders grow in the Tahoe Basin, it’s becoming more urgent for residents to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice.Jamie Roice-Gomes is…

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Poeville Fire On Peavine

Editor’s Note: As of Thursday, July 2, KUNR has stopped actively updating this web post. For the most current information about the Poeville Fire, visit…