The Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon for mutual aid Type 1 fire engine assist due to a brush fire near Somersett in northwest Reno.
UPDATE: Fire crews have stopped the forward spread at approximately 2.5 acres and mitigated the threat to structures. SR89 was closed for a short time between D.L. Bliss State Park and 3 Ring Road to assist with the first responder s access to the fire. It has reopened but use caution if traveling in the area. The fire was fueled by gusty winds.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, with rain forecast at Lake Tahoe, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning above 6500 feet.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, with rain forecast at Lake Tahoe, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning above 6500 feet.
The Mosquito Fire continues to progress primarily to the north and east. Despite cooler temperatures, the historically dry fuel moisture in the vegetation continues driving the fire’s growth. On Sunday, the fire made a run to the northeast in the drainage between Foresthill Road and Deadwood Road.