Humboldt County Nevada Emergency Management

10/09/2026

🚨 FIRE UPDATE: NEAR RON’S SUPPLY 🚨

The fire near Ron’s Supply is now contained.

🚒 Winnemucca City Fire remains on scene, and law enforcement is directing traffic near the Hanson Street bridge.

🚓 Vehicles are being allowed to cross the bridge under police direction.

⚠️ Please use caution, follow all traffic instructions, and avoid the area if possible to allow emergency personnel to continue their work safely.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🚨 FIRE ALERT: PLEASE AVOID THE AREA 🚨

The fire near Ron’s Supply has reignited.

Winnemucca City Fire crews are on scene responding to the fire.

🚒 Please avoid the Hanson Street bridge area and surrounding streets. Keep roadways clear to allow emergency vehicles and personnel to respond safely.

Please use alternate routes and do not approach the fire scene.

Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

10/02/2026

𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟑:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦

Humboldt County Emergency Management has received an update from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (BLM) regarding the McConnell Fire.

Increased winds have caused some interior fire activity and hot spots to flare up within the existing containment area. The fire remains within established containment lines, and there is currently no threat to the public.

Crews are using water and retardant to cool hot spots and reinforce containment lines. Residents in the area may continue to see smoke, and at times visible flames, from within the burned area. This does not mean the fire has escaped containment.

Because of the amount of remaining heat and fuel within the fire perimeter, portions of the McConnell Fire are expected to continue smoldering until significant moisture or snowfall occurs.

Fire personnel will continue to patrol, monitor and conduct mop-up operations as needed to keep the fire within the established containment area.

As always, if you see new smoke or flames, especially outside the known fire area, please report it by calling 911. Do not assume visible smoke or fire has already been reported.

09/30/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇-𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊
National Preparedness Month ends today, but preparedness should stay current. Review your hazards, household plan, emergency supplies, medications, documents, animal plans, alert methods and neighbor contacts.

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠: Put a reminder on your calendar to review your plan again before winter.

09/28/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑
Know who around you may need information or extra help during an emergency. Older adults, people with disabilities, people living alone and households without internet access may need a direct check-in.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸: Pick one neighbor to check in with and exchange emergency contact information.

09/24/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄
Keep phones and backup batteries charged. Store flashlights and extra batteries where you can find them. Plan backup power for medical equipment and refrigerated medicines. Keep shelf-stable food and water available.

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: Never operate a generator inside a home or garage. Use it outdoors and away from doors and windows.

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊
Animals need their own supplies, transportation and destination. Keep food, water, medications, identification and records with your emergency supplies. For livestock, know where animals will go, keep trailers accessible and practice loading before conditions are urgent.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸: Put animal supplies together and write down where you would take them.

09/20/2026

McConnell Fire update.

09/17/2026

𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Do not depend on one source during an emergency. Use multiple trusted alert methods, including Humboldt County Connect, Humboldt County Emergency Management alerts, HCEM social media, radio, Wireless Emergency Alerts and weather alerts.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸: Check your phone settings and make sure at least two alert methods work for you.