Breaking: S-3 Fire reported in Washoe County on Aug. 23

Published Aug 24, 2025 #S-3 fire

First discovered: 7:10 p.m. Aug. 23

Initial location: Washoe County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: S-3

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:10 p.m. in Washoe County, California.

S-3 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center