Rancho Fire Update: Fire 50% contained, forward progress stopped

Update (8/17/2025):

The Rancho Fire is now 50% contained, according to Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue.

Update (8/16/2025):

The Rancho Fire is now up to 25% containment, per a recent update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR).

TMFR says that they have crews on scene continuing to secure fire lines and mop up this weekend.

The fire personnel have been successful so far in stopping further spread of the fire, despite the breezy conditions.

Update (8/15/2025):

The Rancho Fire north of Cold Springs is now 10 percent contained, and forward progress on the fire has stopped.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue now estimates the blaze at 1,400 acres. 175 personnel remain on scene.

Ground crews are working to increase containment by securing control lines and mopping up remaining hotsp