Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Bull Fire Prompts Level 2 Evacuation Warning Near Verdi
A wildfire called the Bull Fire started near Verdi on Friday morning.
It was reported about one mile north of Riverdale Circle.
The fire was moving through grass and brush.
Officials issued a Level 2 evacuation warning for an area west of Sommerset Ridge.
That means people in the area should be prepared to leave if needed.
The fire reached parts of Sierra and Washoe counties.
One report said about 80 acres had burned.
Another estimate put the size between 80 and 100 acres.
The Bull Fire was reported near Verdi in Washoe County shortly after 10:45 a.m. Friday.
The fire was reported about one mile north of Riverdale Circle.
A Level 2 evacuation warning was issued for the area west of Sommerset Ridge.
The fire was spreading through grass and brush across parts of Sierra and Washoe counties.
Watch Duty reported about 80 acres burned; Air Attack estimated 80 to 100 acres.
- Who
- The Bull Fire and people in the area west of Sommerset Ridge.
- What
- A wildfire prompted a Level 2 evacuation warning.
- When
- It was reported shortly after 10:45 a.m. Friday; the article gives no date.
- Where
- Near Verdi, about one mile north of Riverdale Circle, across parts of Sierra and Washoe counties.
- Why
- The warning was prompted by the fire spreading through grass and brush.
- Fire
- Bull Fire
- Reported time
- Shortly after 10:45 a.m. Friday
- Reported location
- About one mile north of Riverdale Circle
- Evacuation status
- Level 2 warning
- Warning area
- West of Sommerset Ridge
- Burned area
- Watch Duty reported about 80 acres; Air Attack estimated 80 to 100 acres
- Terrain and vegetation
- Grass and brush