Fire crews in Washoe County are continuing to fight the Fred Mountain Fire, burning northeast of Cold Springs and off Red Rock Road.
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Size: 1,393 acres
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Containment: 0% to 2%
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Current Status: Firefighters report moderate rates of speed with active ground operations under way.
School Closures
Due to current evacuation zones, power shutoffs, and active fire activity, the Washoe County School District has canceled all classes and school activities today (Monday, August 10) for the following campuses:
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Desert Heights Elementary School
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Silver Lake Elementary School
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Lemmon Valley Elementary School
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Shaw Middle School
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Spanish Springs High School
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Alyce Taylor Elementary School
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Jesse Hall Elementary School
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Spanish Springs Elementary School
All other Washoe County schools remain open and in session today.
Weather & Fire Conditions
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued elevated fire weather concerns across western Nevada and northeast California:
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Winds: West/southwest sustained at 10–20 mph with higher afternoon gusts.
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Smoke & Air Quality: Haze and patchy smoke from the Fred Mountain and regional Bug Fire continue to degrade local air quality and visibility.
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Outlook: High heat continues today, but cooler temperatures, increased humidity, and a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms entering the area Tuesday night through Thursday offer potential relief.
Evacuations & Shelters
Evacuation orders and warnings remain active for surrounding areas. Because boundaries change rapidly, check Perimeter Map or the Washoe Regional Emergency Information Center for exact real-time evacuation zones.
Evacuation Center:
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Evelyn Mount Community Center: 1301 Valley Road, Reno, NV 89512 (also accommodating small pets)
Large Animal Shelter:
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Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center: 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89512 (Access via Gate 2)
Power Outages
Power shutoffs and outages are ongoing in impacted zones to protect firefighters and prevent additional fire starts. Residents staying in affected areas are urged to seek cooling centers or shelters, as high daytime temperatures are expected to persist throughout the day.
