Westbound I-80 remains CLOSED at the Nevada State Line due to the Floriston Fire. No ETO at this time *****
Floriston Update (Thursday, 8:00 a.m.): The fire is at 640 acres and is 5% contained.
The fire remained within last night’s perimeter, with dozer line along portions of the south side and hand line around portions of the fire. Two spot fires were identified to the north.
The north side of the fire, toward Reno, remains the priority due to open line and areas where existing line needs improvement. Down-canyon winds are expected through Friday before transitioning to up-canyon winds. Forecasted winds are 6–10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, relative humidity around 30% and daytime temperatures in the mid to high 60s.
Westbound Interstate 80 remains closed from approximately the state line through the fire area due to safety concerns, including the potential for material to roll onto the highway. Caltrans will assess roadway conditions with fire personnel to evaluate when it can safely reopen.
Evacuation warnings and orders remain in place.
The Sacramento Regional Incident Management Team assumed command of the incident at 7 a.m. this morning.
Current Status & Fire Stats
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Size: ~613 acres
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Containment: 5%
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Structures Threatened: 231 structures potentially threatened
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Personnel: Over 670 personnel assigned, utilizing ground crews, dozers, water tenders, and night-flying air support.
Evacuation Information
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Evacuation Orders: Zone NCO-E379-A is under an immediate Evacuation Order.
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Evacuation Warnings: Zones NCO-E379-B, NCO-E105, NCO-E106, SIE-E099, and SIE-E100-B remain under Evacuation Warnings.
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Check real-time zone status and interactive boundaries via Genasys Protect.
Road Closures & Utilities
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Interstate 80: Westbound I-80 is closed at the Nevada state line due to active fire activity, rockfall hazards, and emergency response traffic. Real-time road status can be monitored at NV Roads and Caltrans QuickMap.
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Power Outages: Local power lines in the Floriston area have been de-energized for firefighter safety.
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Smoke Advisories: Smoke is actively drifting east toward Verdi, Mogul, Reno, and the North Valleys. Live updates and maps are available on Watch Duty.
