Washoe Valley, Nevada

This is mostly due to the fire fueling vegetation and the topography, with several slopes in the area.

Additionally, there is limited water residents can use to protect structures in the case of a fire.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.1 km2), all land.

22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Male full-time workers had a median income of $58,889 versus $36,083 for females.

Looking southwest from Geiger Grade toward Washoe Valley – May 22, 2011
Washoe County map