The fire started around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Huffaker Hills in southeast Reno. Its cause is under investigation.

Rain forecast for Reno Monday's rain in the Reno-Sparks area helped suppress the Davis Fire, TMFR said. Rain is also in the forecast Tuesday night and later this week.

Truckee Meadows and Reno fire departments say conditions in Reno could lead to a major disaster.

Rain forecast for Reno Monday's rain in the Reno-Sparks area helped suppress the Davis Fire, TMFR said. Rain is also in the forecast Tuesday night and later this week.

Strong winds are expected to develop over the 5,000-acre Davis Fire south of Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday and Wednesday.