Last updated on June 14th, 2025
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. [Confirmed.]
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.
6:03 p.m.: June 11 evening update from Bureau of Land Management – Nevada:
Crews continue to make great progress. This evening, firefighters are mopping up and carefully gridding the fire area for hotspots using the cold trailing method, a hands-on technique where they feel the fire’s edge for lingering heat to ensure it’s fully out.
Yesterday, flames came dangerously close to several homes, but thanks to the quick and coordinated efforts of firefighters on the ground and in the air, those structures were protected.
Fire crews will remain on scene overnight, continuing to monitor and extinguish any remaining heat to ensure the fire stays within its current footprint.
June 12, 2025 – 9:33 a.m.: June 12 morning update from Bureau of Land Management – Nevada:
Firefighters continue to make progress on the fire, with containment now at 75%. Crews remained on scene overnight, patrolling and extinguishing any remaining heat sources.
Today, crews are focused on mop-up operations a critical phase of firefighting that ensures the fire is fully extinguished. Mop-up involves digging out smoldering material, cooling hot ash with water, and eliminating any heat sources that could reignite. In this rugged terrain, firefighters are working through rocky ground and thick duff around juniper trees, which makes mop-up both complex and labor-intensive. Crews are carrying five-gallon water backpacks to reach hot spots hidden under vegetation and within root systems.
Smoke may still be visible from within the interior of the fire area as isolated pockets of fuel continue to smolder. Firefighters are using the gridding and cold trailing methods, systematically feeling the ground with the back of their hand to detect heat to ensure all smokes are found and extinguished.
The public may still see smoke within the interior of the fire area as isolated pockets of fuel continue to smolder. This is normal, and crews are actively working to eliminate any remaining heat and smoke.
The public is urged to stay out of the fire area to support the safety of emergency responders and nearby residents.
7:49 p.m.: Firefighters have officially reached 100% containment. This milestone reflects the hard work and interagency coordination from all the crews and support personnel involved. This will be the final update for the incident.
Although containment is complete, the fire will remain staffed until it is fully controlled. A fire is considered contained when control lines have been completed around it and it’s no longer expected to spread, though hot spots may still exist inside the perimeter. A fire is controlled when all hot spots are out, and the fire is no longer a threat under any conditions. Crews will remain on scene to monitor the area and address any remaining concerns.
Suppression repair is underway, including the restoration of dozer lines and handlines created during firefighting operations. Firefighters are working to reduce impacts to the landscape and protect natural resources.
The burn area still presents hazards, including rockfall, loose soils, and possible burning stump holes. For public safety, please avoid the fire area. Thank you for your continued support.
A Red Flag Warning is currently in effect due to gusty winds and low humidity. Please stay alert, avoid activities that could spark a fire, and follow local fire restrictions.
Visit https://www.nevadafireinfo.org for real-time fire maps, webcams, fire restrictions, and wildfire prevention resources.
