Use Caution: Herds of wild horses escaping Davis Fire spotted evacuating up Geiger Grade (2024)

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Carson High School Announces Homecoming Candidates and Activities Carson City School District: Art Classes and Contests, 4H Events, Roller Hockey, Volleyball Clinic, Pumpkin Patch and more Carson Nugget Donates over 100 tickets to Davis Firefighters for upcoming Celebrity Comedy Show Lyon County Sheriffs Office will no longer post mugshots, names of arrested following court ruling 'Misery': A Thriller stage play based on the Stephen King novel opens October 25 in Minden Davis Fire enters mop up stage with localized 'seek and destroy' missions, additional evacuations zones lifted Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition Screenings happening Oct 19 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Peaches Davis Fire Thursday Night update: Containment grows to 56 percent Some residents allowed to return to evacuation zones, Washoe Sheriff says Two evacuation zones lifted Thursday afternoon in Davis Fire, additional zones changed to ‘warning’ Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Grammy Davis Fire: Containment lines held over night, some residents allowed to return Davis Fire Thursday Updates: Southern Nevada crews arrive, containment and more Davis Fire officials: Containment lines are holding, outlook is positive Countdown begins for 35th annual Dayton Valley Days Sept. 21-22 Catholic Church, residential homes among buildings lost in the Davis Fire in Washoe City, Old 395 Carson Now reader advises pet owners to keep eyes out for coyotes NV Energy reports more than 2,600 customers without power in Carson City Davis Fire Wednesday update: Firefighters prepare for strong winds, 31 percent containment NV Energy cancels power outage watch for Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook Carson City students, teachers celebrate National Arts in Education Week with events Carson City deputies make arrests for grand larceny, DUI and warrants Sheriff's Office warns of scam emails targeting Douglas County residents Updated evacuation warning areas expands north to McCarren, East to Kietzke, the Summit and more Vegas firefighters head to Reno to support fire stations NDOT: Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area Carson City residents encouraged to participate in John D. Winters Centennial Park Master Plan survey Davis Fire Wednesday video report FAQs References

Carson High School Announces Homecoming Candidates and Activities

Community - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 5:48pm

Carson City School District

Homecoming celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates.

Carson City School District: Art Classes and Contests, 4H Events, Roller Hockey, Volleyball Clinic, Pumpkin Patch and more

Community - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 4:03pm

Carson City School District

Here are all the upcoming events in the community for Carson City School District students and families, hosted by the district or community organizations.

Carson Nugget Donates over 100 tickets to Davis Firefighters for upcoming Celebrity Comedy Show

Announcements - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 3:32pm

Carson Nugget

The Carson Nugget Casino donates over 100 tickets for the John DiResta Celebrity Comedy show to the Carson City, Reno, and all other Northern Nevada Firefighters to recognize their hard and heroic work battling the wildfires in Northern Nevada.

Lyon County Sheriffs Office will no longer post mugshots, names of arrested following court ruling

News - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 3:05pm

Staff Reports

On Friday during Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope's "Message of the Week," it was released that following a court ruling out of Maricopa County, Arizona, they will no longer be publicizing mug shots or the names of those arrested until appeals have been resolved.

'Misery': A Thriller stage play based on the Stephen King novel opens October 25 in Minden

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 12:29pm

Black Ice Theatre Co/Carson Valley Community Theatre

Black Ice Theatre Company, in partnership with Carson Valley Community Theatre, is proud to present our fall production of "Misery", written by William Goldman and based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Davis Fire enters mop up stage with localized 'seek and destroy' missions, additional evacuations zones lifted

News - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 12:23pm

by Kelsey Penrose

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition Screenings happening Oct 19 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 12:30pm

The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Get your tickets today to see what your local aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados have created to scare your socks off!

There will be two screenings held on October 19th, one at 3 and one at 7pm, or you can attend both and catch all the flicks!

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20241019-carson-creepy/
3 PM - $12.00
7 PM - $22.00
Both - $27.00

Brewery Arts Center - West Building - Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Peaches

Community - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 8:02am

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Meet Peaches, Catmandu’s cat of the week. This sweet girl is an absolute peach.
Less than 4 years old, she's a long-haired white cat with a black mask and tail. She is currently sporting a lion cut as she was horribly matted when she came to Catmandu. Although she is a full-figured girl, she is absolutely adorable with her haircut.

Davis Fire Thursday Night update: Containment grows to 56 percent

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 9:34pm

Truckee Meadows Fire

Davis FireQuick Facts: We are now at 56 percent containment - Evening of September 12, 2024

Arts and Entertainment - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 3:29pm

By: Jeadene Solberg

Join us for a thrilling adventure at Haunted Hills, Mills & Depots 2024! Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of the Haunted Comstock. This is a fundraiser for The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Some residents allowed to return to evacuation zones, Washoe Sheriff says

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:03pm

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

Evacuation Update for the Davis Fire for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

Two evacuation zones lifted Thursday afternoon in Davis Fire, additional zones changed to ‘warning’

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 2:00pm

UPDATE 2 pm Thursday:

Courtesy of Washoe County Sheriff

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Grammy

Community - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 11:22am

Nevada Humane Society

This week's pet of the week is Grammy. Grammy is a 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix and the sweetest of the golden girls. Grammy came to us as a stray, so we are still learning her true colors.

Davis Fire: Containment lines held over night, some residents allowed to return

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 8:57am

The morning briefing is out as of 9 a.m. Thursday, during which officials said crews on scene kept containment on all sides of the fire. Those evacuated from Washoe Valley have been allowed to return.

Davis Fire Thursday Updates: Southern Nevada crews arrive, containment and more

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 8:59am

by Kelsey Penrose

Good morning, Carson Now readers, here’s our update for Thursday morning.

Davis Fire officials: Containment lines are holding, outlook is positive

News - Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 7:56am

by Kelsey Penrose

Outlook on the Davis Fire is positive but is dependent entirely on the weather, according to fire officials during a Wednesday press conference that included officials from Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire, NV Energy and more.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, however, all active fires are currently within containment lines, which so far, have all been holding.

Countdown begins for 35th annual Dayton Valley Days Sept. 21-22

Community - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 5:01pm

By Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m. It's the largest to date with over 140 vendors expected to line Pike Street.

Catholic Church, residential homes among buildings lost in the Davis Fire in Washoe City, Old 395

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 3:51pm

by Kelsey Penrose

Several buildings were destroyed during Saturday's blaze from the Davis Fire in the old 395 corridor in Washoe City. The area was shut down for some time in part due to downed power lines which have since been removed.

Carson Now reader advises pet owners to keep eyes out for coyotes

Outdoors - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 4:57pm

By Katie Farr

I've been taking my dogs to beautiful Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City for nine years and have seen many, many coyotes.

NV Energy reports more than 2,600 customers without power in Carson City

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 3:40pm

UPDATE 330PM: The NV Energy outage has grown to 2,635 customers in Carson City without power. NV Energy earlier had advised that it was canceling its Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch for south Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook areas but did advise outages are possible today due to weather events.
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Davis Fire Wednesday update: Firefighters prepare for strong winds, 31 percent containment

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:20pm

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
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Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

NV Energy cancels power outage watch for Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:02pm

NV Energy says it has canceled a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for Genoa, south Carson City and Glenbrook "due to updated weather forecasts in these areas."

Carson City students, teachers celebrate National Arts in Education Week with events

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 1:37pm

Carson City School District

Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.

Carson City deputies make arrests for grand larceny, DUI and warrants

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:58pm

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of grand larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses and obtaining or using an ID of another person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sheriff's Office warns of scam emails targeting Douglas County residents

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:24pm

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Updated evacuation warning areas expands north to McCarren, East to Kietzke, the Summit and more

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:09am

by Kelsey Penrose

As of Wednesday morning, additional evacuation warning zones have been added throughout South Reno. As of 11 a.m., evacuation warnings have extended as far north as McCarren and Kietzke, while the area west of 395 including the Summit Mall is included.

Vegas firefighters head to Reno to support fire stations

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:48am

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

NDOT: Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:35am

Photo by NDOT

Vehicles traveling US-395 Alt From Eastlake Boulevard to I-580 take note, vehicles over 9 feet are prohibited due to gusty winds. Today, as we repair I-580 guardrail posts burned by the Davis Fire, our thoughts remain with first responders and all community members impacted. Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area. Find fire-related highway closures, and all highway conditions, at NVRoads.com.

Carson City residents encouraged to participate in John D. Winters Centennial Park Master Plan survey

Outdoors - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:20am

Erin Larsen, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.

Davis Fire Wednesday video report

News - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:22am

Here is the latest video report of the Davis Fire. We will provide updates as to the fire size, wind, evacuations and more as they become available.

Use Caution: Herds of wild horses escaping Davis Fire spotted evacuating up Geiger Grade (2024)

FAQs

What to do with horses in a wildfire? ›

Evacuation tips for horses

If the wildfire's proximity does not permit the time needed to load horses, it's best to turn them loose and not leave them confined in a barn or pasture. Close the doors and gates so they can't re-enter the area.

What is the best way to control the wild horse population in the United States? ›

A major focus on fertility control.

The Porcine Zona Pellucida (PZP) vaccine provides a safe, humane, cost-efficient and effective alternative to the current wild horse management approach of roundup, removal and stockpiling of horses in government holding facilities.

What is the only method currently available to control the population of wild horses in the US? ›

Yes, the NAS stated that PZP is the most promising method for managing wild horse populations. Numerous studies have also demonstrated the effectiveness of PZP. The efficacy rate is 95-97%, and research has found that a mare who has been treated for 5-7 years will self-boost and no longer require additional treatments.

How do you protect horses from wildfire smoke? ›

Limit exercise when smoke is visible. Especially don't require animals to perform activities that substantively increase airflow into and out of the lungs. Provide plenty of fresh water near feeding areas. Limit dust exposure by feeding low-dust or dust-free feeds and sprinkling or misting the livestock holding area.

Will horses go near fire? ›

Yes, and be aware of the following: - If the safe area the horse has exited from is a barn or other facility familiar to the horse, they may attempt to return into that facility even when there are flames present. It's not a myth.

Do wild horses still exist? ›

The takhi is the only true wild horse left in the world. The so-called “wild” horses that abound in Australia and North America are actually feral. A domestic animal becomes "feral" simply by fending for itself when left in the wild, without being helped or managed by humans in any way.

What is the herd of horses __________ wildly across the field? ›

The herd of horses _gallops_ ( gallops/ gallop) wildly across the field. Plural subject takes plural verb but here the focus is not on horses, it is on herd. So singular subject will take singular verb. Therefore, herd being a singular subject will take gallops, a singular verb.

Why do wild horses get kicked out of herds? ›

Youngsters are generally lower in the hierarchy than the adults and are usually kicked out as they mature. As soon as females mature, they get picked up by another herd. The young males will often form "Bachelor" herds, using this time to grow stronger and learn to fight.

Can you keep horses in a forest? ›

A few trees here and there will supply the horses with shade and protection from inclement weather, but you'll need to be certain that you leave only the trees and other vegeation that will not poison your horses. Some trees, shrubs, and plants should not be in horse pastures, or indeed anywhere near them.

Will a horse run out of a burning barn? ›

Be aware that horses tend to run back into burning barns out of fear and confusion. Blindfold horses only if absolutely necessary. Many horses will balk at a blindfold, making evacuation more difficult and time consuming.

What do people do with their horses during a tornado? ›

Horse owner's typically bring their horses inside for tornados if they are worried about flying debris injuring their horses. However, the structural integrity of your barn is important to note. A barn made of brick or concrete can usually protect you horses from an F1 or F2 tornado.

How do horses react to fire? ›

“Products of combustion are nasty,” says Jim. “Hot air rises, and when horses are scared they lift their heads and their respiration rate increases. In an enclosed space, they are at risk from toxic and often superheated smoke, as well as the physical effects of radiant heat.

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