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Fire Station Expansion

Reno's Fire Station 12 in Damonte Ranch is getting a $1.7 million expansion to put more firefighters on duty and cut response times in a fast-growing, wildfire-prone part of south Reno, with work wrapping up by spring 2027. One catch: this is a Reno project, not a Sparks one — so if you live in Sparks, your fire coverage isn't changing here.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 30, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Disaster Emergency Declaration

Nevada is asking the White House for emergency disaster help to pay for cleaning up after the Hawk Fire near Reno. If approved, federal aid will step in to help rebuild smashed-up public property and infrastructure.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Aug 28, 2026