What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 25, 2026, the Floriston Fire was fully contained. It burned near Interstate 80 and Floriston Way, approximately nine miles northeast of Truckee, California.
The fire burned in the Truckee River Canyon near the California-Nevada state line and threatened the Interstate 80 corridor, the Truckee River watershed, and nearby natural resources (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Floriston Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Floriston Fire included:
- Boca Reservoir
- Floriston
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Mogul
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Reno
- Sierra County
- Truckee, California
- Verdi, California
- Washoe County
Smoke from the Floriston Fire drifted east toward Verdi, Mogul, Reno, and the North Valleys. The resulting haze affected air quality across parts of the greater Reno region (2).
What is the current containment status of the Floriston Fire?
As of September 25, 2026, the Floriston Fire had burned 622 acres and was 100% contained (3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders and warnings issued for the Floriston Fire were lifted.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 25, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
