‘Nature wins:’ After wildfire, popular Washoe County trail sees signs of regrowth - The Nevada Independent

Officials declare Davis Fire ‘accidental’, no arrests made

RENO, Nev. – After an exhaustive investigation, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office officials have determined the cause of the Davis Fire to be accidental. The Davis Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m. in Davis Creek Regional Park, about 15 miles south of Reno. Prolonged above-average temperatures and dry conditions prevailed on the day of the fire, along with winds gusti…

‘Nature wins:’ After wildfire, popular Washoe County trail sees signs of regrowth - The Nevada Independent

Visiting Brown’s Creek Trail in South Reno is a bit like Dorothy returning to Kansas from Oz, when the vibrant palette of the world suddenly shifts to monotone. The trailhead, south of Mount Rose Highway, looks as it has for years — a gravel pullout with a kiosk surrounded by towering pines — as does the first half mile or so of trail. But then, the forest turns brown, its brush burned and its trees charred. Further along, the landscape is a she…