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The Peavine Peak Fire in Dog Valley is 100% contained. It burned about 8 acres. Crews used helicopters to attack hot spots in the fire. Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue says crews will remain on scene for several days for mop-up work.

Some government offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Washoe County will observe Juneteenth with the closure of most of its offices on June 19.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded about 6:30 a.m. Saturday to the fire in the 5800 block of Alice Avenue.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue crews quickly knocked down the fire.

UPDATE 7:25PM: All previous fire-related highway closures have been removed between Reno and Carson City. I-580, Alt. US 395 and Mt. Rose Highway all open, but avoid the area if possible to leave room for continued fire response and residents returning to their homes.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue will have personnel on hand to assist in loading wood chips using a skid steer loader.

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Three dogs inside the residence were rescued by Carson City Fire Department firefighters who entered the home, said Battalion Chief Jason Danen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire officials continue to advise locals and visitors to avoid the Truckee River due to unsafe conditions.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue will have personnel on hand to assist in loading wood chips using a skid steer loader.