18 Mile Fire 50% Contained Thanks to Rain | Reno News

The 18 Mile Fire north of Montello is now 50% contained thanks to a major rain event on Tuesday and calm conditions — with an 80% chance of more rain ahead to keep suppression efforts strong. Crews remain vigilant, building lines and patrolling, while some resources are being released as conditions improve. A small new fire popped up nearby, but crews handled it quickly. Thankfully, no injuries, homes, or roads were affected — a major win in a rugged, unpredictable terrain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/628c0b6e1b899265