Update: Spencer Fire in Washoe County – Aug. 27 status

Published Aug 27, 2025 #Spencer fire

Updated: 11:07 a.m. Aug. 27

First discovered: 18 hours ago, 4:23 p.m. Aug. 26

Initial location: Washoe County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Spencer

Spencer Fire initially started 4:23 p.m. Aug. 26 in Washoe County, California.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 18 hours. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center