The Bull Fire reached 98% containment on Monday, Oct. 12. The fire started on Oct. 2 and burned 1,529 acres near Verdi, according to Watch Duty.
Fire officials have determined the fire was human-caused, but the specific details remain under investigation. Officials reported 128 personnel assigned to the fire as of Oct. 12.
All evacuation warnings have been lifted. Residents are encouraged to stay informed of any changes through the Washoe County Emergency Center.
A forest closure remains in effect in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. For closure details, check out Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Alerts and Fire Danger Status.
With fire activity being minimal, firefighters are now primarily focused on patrolling and monitoring the fire perimeter. Many resources are being released as fire containment is near completion.
Nevada Team 3 transferred back to the local district early this week. This incident management team consists of wildland firefighters and emergency personnel from local, state and federal agencies. They help manage and suppress fires across Nevada and other areas in the west.
Fire officials urged the public to avoid restricted areas as crews continue to operate with heavy equipment to reach full containment.
Suppression operations have made significant progress, with all dozer lines and repair work now complete. Suppression repair focuses on minimizing damage to land, water and facilities caused by firefighting activities.
Firefighters are now focusing on improving roads that faced heavy use from firefighting vehicles and equipment during suppression repair operations.
Smoke is expected to remain visible from the fire until fully contained. As winds increase, whirlwinds also may become visible from surrounding communities despite minimal fire activity. Residents can find air quality information on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.
