Though the Hill Fire remains 100% contained, U.S. Forest Service officials say hotspots are still showing up within the fire area.
Crews will continue mop-up operations on the now 52.5-acre fire with fire investigators continuing to follow leads and indicators to determine a cause.
No injuries have been reported.
Original story from October 25:
CAL FIRE says crews are mopping up after a brush fire prompted evacuations and threatened several homes overnight near Verdi.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue says the 47-acre Hill Fire started just before 10:45 p.m. Tuesday south of Dog Valley Road on the California side.
The Sierra County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Washoe County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue held voluntary evacuations for those living between Dog Valley Road and Ridge Street.
"We have the Washoe County Sheriff's Hasty Team supporting us... anywhere from 40 to 60 homes are being evacuated in the area of Hill Lane to Bridge Street to Dog Valley Road, that general vicinity," says Adam Mayberry, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says the Best Western Plus Boomtown Casino Hotel in Verdi has been designated as a staging area for evacuees. The Red Cross is assisting.
CAL FIRE is assisting the Sierra County Sheriff and Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue with the Hill Fire investigation near the California/Nevada border in Verdi just north of Nevada County and Sierra County. The vegetation fire is approximately 47 acres. Crews are mopping up.
— CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (@CALFIRENEU) October 25, 2023
⚠️#HillFire approx 25 acres CA in Verdi. Evacs on Hill Rd to Bridge St to Dog Valley Rd. Fuels are heavy brush and cheat grass. windy conditions are causing, erratic fire behavior. Multiple resources on hand. Steady progress being made by fire crews.
— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) October 25, 2023
RENO, NV - The #HillFire in Verdi is currently at 42 acres and being pushed by gusty winds. Structures are threatened at this time.
Multiple agencies are on scene suppressing the fire.
Please stay clear of the area to allow Firefighters to work safely.#HillFire #fireseason33
— Humboldt Toiyabe NF (@HumboldtToiyabe) October 25, 2023
