Update: S-5 Fire in Washoe County – July 28 status

Published Jul 28, 2025 #S-5 fire

Updated: 11:38 a.m. July 28

First discovered: 15 hours ago, 8:04 p.m. July 27

Initial location: Washoe County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: S-5

S-5 Fire initially started 8:04 p.m. July 27 in Washoe County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management for 15 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center