Jeremy Renner Forced to Evacuate Reno, Nevada, Home Due to Davis Fire: ‘Pray Everyone Is Safe’

Jeremy Renner speaks onstage during the 35th Annual American Cinematheque Awards Honoring Scarlett Johansson at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Nov. 18, 2021. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Jeremy Renner, an actor known for his roles in “The Bourne Legacy” and “Mayor of Kingstown,” has been updating his social media followers about a wildfire that erupted over the weekend near his home in Reno, Nevada, prompting him to evacuate.

“Got a huge fire by our community in Reno Tahoe,” Renner, 53, said in an Instagram Story on Sept. 7.

“Pray everyone is safe.”

In a subsequent post, he said that “everyone is evacuated and safe.”

The Davis Fire broke out on Sept. 7 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the Davis Creek Regional Park, located about 20 miles south of Reno in Washoe Valley, according to a statement issued by state officials on Sept. 10.

As of Tuesday, the cause of the fire was still under investigation. The blaze was reported to be 31 percent contained, having ravaged more than 5,600 acres.

According to the statement, 620 personnel, including 12 helicopters and 58 fire engines, had responded to combat the fire.

Renner praised the efforts of those fighting the blaze in a post shared on Instagram.“Fire Fighters working 24/7 in Reno,” the “Avengers” star wrote alongside a video showing an aircraft equipped to drop fire retardant flying low over the affected area.

“Fire support working hard to protect our community,” he wrote via Instagram Stories.

Davis Fire

On Sept. 8, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency, noting that about 20,000 people had been forced to evacuate due to the Davis Fire. The wildfire also left 6,000 residents without electricity.

“Washoe County has opened an evacuation center for displaced residents and visitors, as well as two animal shelters,” the declaration reads.

The official X account for Washoe County shared a post on Tuesday evening warning that the Davis Fire was expected to move “significantly” the following day.

“We have a very important message for you,” Charles Moore, fire chief for Washoe County’s Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, said in an accompanying video. “The fire weather is going to change significantly tomorrow, and we need you to listen to evacuation messages.”

Moore noted that a PDS (particularly dangerous situation) warning would be issued on Sept. 11, which is a step above a Red Flag Warning. The National Weather Service states that a Red Flag Warning forecasts the combination of high temperatures, low humidity levels, and intensified winds, which collectively heighten the risk of fire dangers.

“We fully expect that the Davis Fire is going to move and move significantly—potentially up to 7 miles,” Moore said. “We’re going to push out information about evacuation zones tomorrow morning ... and we need you to take those messages very seriously and prepare your action plan for you and your families this evening.”

On Wednesday, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on X and announced additional evacuation warnings for the impacted regions.

“Due to strong winds expected today, new Evacuation Warnings north of the fire have been added. If you live in the yellow zones, you do not need to evacuate right now but should be ready,” the department wrote alongside a map of the area.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office advised residents to prepare a “go bag” containing essential items, including important documents, medications, pet food, and any other necessary supplies needed to sustain them for at least three days.

“Prioritize what needs to come with you and what you can leave behind so that you are prepared if you need to evacuate,” the department said. “Have a route and location for where you can go in the event of an evacuation.”