Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (6:55 p.m.)
Parts of northern Sun Valley are currently being evacuated due to the growing Marie Fire in Spanish Springs. 🔥 The evacuation zone currently includes parts of Highland Ranch Community, Desert Skies Middle School, the newly-built Five Ridges, etc.
The following resources can be used to see the evacuation zone as it changes. Use these links to determine if your home is in the evacuation zone:
In addition, the power outage affecting the same areas are directly due to the fire. NV Energy stated, “A wildfire is in the vicinity of NV Energy’s electrical equipment and power has been shut off to allow a safe response.” Total number of customers affected by the power outage: 1,439.
7:15 p.m.: Power has been restored.
7:46 p.m.: The Reno Gazette-Journal updated their article stating that the Marie Fire’s forward progress has been stopped at 104 acres, with no structures lost. (Was reported earlier at 25 acres, then 60 acres, then 70 acres.) Additionally, the evacuation zone has been reduced, and no longer includes Highland Ranch community. The Watch Duty app shows that containment is still 0%, but that forward progress has stopped.
7:50 p.m.: Power is off again. NV Energy states, “A pole or overhead wire has fallen onto the ground causing the outage.” Total number of customers affected: 1,439.
9:19 p.m.: Updated fire size is now 140.4 acres.
9:45 p.m.: Estimated time for power to be restored is 2:30 a.m.
10:16 p.m.: Fire is 30% contained.
10:20 p.m.: Evacuation zone has been lifted.
10:21 p.m.: The evacuations have been lifted & the fire is 30% contained per the update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue on X. Expect some visible smoldering trees through the night. Multiple fire crews will be out all night monitoring, securing fire lines, and addressing hotspots.
June 11, 2025 – 2:30 a.m.: Estimated time for power to be restored is 2:45 a.m.
2:51 a.m.: Power is still off. Estimated time for power to be restored is being reevaluated.
2:57 a.m.: Estimated time for power to be restored is 4:00 a.m. Outage continues to affect between 1,386 and 1,439 NV Energy customers.
4:07 a.m.: Power restored.
9:15 a.m.: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District reports, “Crews continue to mop up in heavy fuels today with hand crews and engines with 130 personnel total. Please do not report smoke or fire within the blackened fire area. Isolated smoke will be visible throughout the day.”
11:19 a.m.: Most Facebook posts still say that the cause of the Marie Fire is “under investigation,” but the RGJ’s wildfire & smoke map database indicates that this fire was human-caused.
12:15 p.m.: June 11 Update from Bureau of Land Management – Nevada:
The fire was first reported at approximately 4:03 p.m. on June 10 and quickly grew, prompting a multi-agency response. The incident is being managed under unified command between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD).
Firefighters continue to make steady progress and is now 60% contained. More accurate mapping occurred this morning and the fire is 115 acres. Forward spread has been stopped, but crews still have work ahead to fully secure the fire’s perimeter. Overall fire activity remains low characterized by creeping and smoldering pockets of heat remain.
Yesterday firefighters employed direct suppression tactics, including handline construction, dozer line construction, mobile attack, and hose pack deployment to slow the fire’s progression. Aerial resources, including two Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) and two helicopters, supported operations with retardant and water drops. No structures have been reported lost.
Today, ground crews will remain on scene working to increase containment by securing control lines and mopping up remaining hot spots. Light smoke may still be visible, especially from interior areas as fuels smolder during the afternoon heat. Hot, dry weather with low relative humidity and gusty winds remains a concern for fire activity.
The public is urged to stay out of the fire area to support the safety of emergency responders and nearby residents.
More updates to follow.
