Bull Fire reaches 40% containment, 1,529 acres burned in Washoe County

Key points

• The fire is 40% contained and has burned 1,529 acres.
• Approximately 250 personnel are assigned to suppression operations.
• The fire is human-caused, and the investigation remains active.
• Some evacuation warnings have been lifted, but activity continues along the southern edge.
• An informational pop-up event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Valleys Walmart.

Background

This fire follows the Hawk Fire, which burned approximately 15,000 acres near Reno in August 2026. The Bull Fire has reached the Hawk Fire burn scar, where limited fuels are providing a natural containment feature.

How outlets are covering it

2 News Nevada and KOLO both report the fire is 40% contained and 1,529 acres. KOLO notes the fire was initially reported at 2,500 acres before being remapped. mynews4.com confirms the human-caused origin. All sources agree on the containment percentage and acreage, but KOLO provides more detail on the initial size discrepancy.

Why it matters

The fire poses a risk to communities in Verdi, Somersett, and Mogul. Evacuation warnings and air quality advisories are in effect, and residents are urged to stay informed and prepared.

What to watch

Firefighters will continue working to keep the fire north of the affected communities. The investigation into the cause remains active, and an informational event is scheduled for Sunday.