8:58 p.m. | July 9, 2021
The Plumas County Sheriff s Office is reporting on Facebook that officials have downgraded evacuation orders for residents living south of Highway 70 between Beckwourth-Genesee Road and the Plumas/Lassen County line. They are asking residents to be prepared to leave.
All other evacuations remain in place for the Beckwourth Complex Fire. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office personnel have contacted all residents in the Rancho Haven and North Red Rock area and advised them of the evacuation. Deputies will remain in the areas through the night.
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is reporting on Twitter that the evacuation center at Hug High school is closed because of no attendance. If you need help, contact the America Red Cross at 800-733-2767.
Wildfire south of Reno accidentally caused by humans
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Petrilla Fire near Reno was human-caused and accidental, officials say
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Wildfire south of Reno forces evacuations, closes a highway
June 16, 2021
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RENO, Nev. (AP) A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations of homes, snarled highways and drew a rapid response Wednesday from firefighters using helicopters to drop water on flames blackening exceptionally dry vegetation south of Reno, authorities said.
The fire in Steamboat Valley quickly expanded to about half a square mile (1.3 square kilometers) on a day with temperatures in the mid-90s (35 Celsius) and crackling-dry humidity but little wind, officials said.
Initial reports from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said flames were burning away from homes and toward Interstate 580. There were no immediate reports of structures damaged and evacuations were eventually lifted.
Petrilla Fire updates: Fire reaches 35% containment, crews continue to secure the fire line Reno-Gazette-Journal 8 hrs ago Kristin Oh, Reno Gazette Journal
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The Petrilla Fire started Wednesday afternoon off Cheyenne Drive in Pleasant Valley. It was first reported as a 2- to 3-acre brush fire. Hours later, it grew to an estimated 300 to 350 acres and prompted heavy traffic in south Reno and many highway closures. © JASON BEAN/RGJ Crews work to control the Petrilla Fire in South Reno on June 16, 2021.