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How big is the Conner Fire? See how it compares to Martis and Davis fires

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How big is the Conner Fire? See how it compares to Martis and Davis fires


The 14,000 acres that have burned in the Conner Fire surpass the combined total of three notable fires in Northern Nevada in 2024.

The blaze started June 20 and is being fought by hundreds of firefighters.

How big is 14,000 acres? A football field is about 1 ⅓ acres. The area inside Reno’s McCarran Boulevard loop is roughly 21,000 acres.

The Martis Fire burned 14,500 acres in 2001 and is relatively close in size to where the Conner Fire stands about 24 hours after it started.

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Here’s a look at fires that have affected Northern Nevada

  • 1996 Belli Ranch Fire (west of Reno): 6,700 acres
  • 2001 Martis Fire (between Reno and Truckee): 14,500 acres
  • 2004 Waterfall Fire (Carson City): 6,700 acres
  • 2007 Angora Fire (El Dorado County): 3,100 acres
  • 2011 Caughlin Fire: 1,950 acres
  • 2012 Washoe Drive Fire: 3,200 acres
  • August 2024 Gold Ranch Fire (Verdi): 650 acres
  • September 2024 Davis Fire (Washoe Valley, Reno): 5,824 acres
  • November 2024 Callahan Fire (Reno): 60 acres
  • June 2025 Marie Fire (Spanish Springs): 115 acres



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Las Vegas couple dies in plane crash near Nevada-California border

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Las Vegas couple dies in plane crash near Nevada-California border


LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas couple died, and one man was injured in a plane crash near the Nevada-California border last week, according to documents obtained by 8 News Now.

On Nov. 10, a small plane, rented from a North Las Vegas company, took off from an airport in California before crashing near the state line. Maria and Brett Egarr Sr., a Las Vegas couple, died in the crash, and their son, Brett Jr., survived, according to family who spoke with 8 News Now.

“While we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share more about our loved ones, and are incredibly grateful and humbled that the media is wanting to speak on our parents’ legacy, as a family, we are asking for privacy and understanding during this difficult time in our lives. Thank you,” Krista Lang, the victims’ daughter, wrote in an email to 8 News Now.

Following an evening takeoff from Bishop Airport, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing aircraft. The next morning, search and rescue patrols found the crashed plane around 50 miles west of the Nevada-California border.

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One survivor, Brett Jr., sustained several injuries and was airlifted to Bishop Airport, where he was treated by emergency medical workers.

On Nov. 13, 702 Aviation, a company based out of North Las Vegas Airport, posted a link to donate to the victims’ family along with a message of condolences.

“702 Aviation extends its deepest thoughts and support to the pilot, their loved ones, and all those impacted,” 702 Aviation staff wrote in a social media post. “The aviation community is a family, and we stand with them during this time of loss.”

8 News Now contacted members of the family and verified the GoFundMe account, titled: “Support the Egarr Family After Tragic Loss,” which has been organized by friends of the Egarr family to help pay for medical and funeral costs.

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Heavy snow over the Sierra Nevada on Monday

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Heavy snow and gusts to about 65 km/h (40 mph) are forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park in California on Monday, November 17, 2025, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 16:00 PST. A brief break is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.

A developing upper-level low along the California coast is forecast to drift south toward northwestern Mexico by Wednesday, producing West Coast precipitation and heavy Sierra Nevada snow mainly on Monday, with showers and embedded thunderstorms over central California through early Tuesday and high-elevation snow extending into the Southwest through Wednesday morning.

For the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, the forecast calls for heavy rain and snow today, tapering to chances of rain/snow tonight, then partial clearing Tuesday into Wednesday before another disturbance brings rain and snow showers on Thursday, November 20.

Snow levels are around 2 000 m (6 500 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 700 m (5 500 feet) tonight, then rising again Tuesday afternoon. Expected accumulations today are about 8 to 25 cm (3 to 9 inches) at higher elevations, with little to none at lower elevations; up to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) is possible tonight at higher elevations.

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A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada until 16:00 PST Monday.

Forecast totals are 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches), with 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) possible on the highest peaks. South to southwest wind gusts may reach about 65 km/h (40 mph). Advisory guidance places snow levels generally near 2 000–2 100 m (6 500–7 000 feet) today, lowering to roughly 1 500–1 800 m (5 000–6 000 feet) by Monday morning.

Travel impacts are possible across higher passes during heavier snowfall and gusty winds; motorists should check Caltrans conditions and chain requirements before travel.

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A brief break with partly cloudy conditions is forecast Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by increased chances for rain and snow showers on Thursday with moderate additional accumulations possible, then a drier trend Friday into the weekend.






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Parts of the Sierra Nevada under winter weather advisory

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A winter weather advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday in parts of the Sierra Nevada, the National Weather Service said.

About 4 to 10 inches of snow is expected for areas above 6,000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet of snow is likely at the highest peaks.

The NWS said there will be roadway impacts due to the snow.

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As of Sunday morning, there were chain controls over Donner Summit.

  • I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow

Caltrans Quickmap has up-to-date road restrictions. 





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