Heat stokes fires in Northern Nevada
According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, the Hollywood Fire has grown to 5,500 acres as of late Tuesday morning. The Evans Fire is at 300 acres and 25 percent contained.
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A brush fire that began Monday night southeast of Pyramid Lake has grown to an estimated 300 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center, which monitors fires in the region.
The wildfire, called the Hollywood Fire, is being fought by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, BLM and other agencies. Meanwhile, firefighters were called to the Evans Fire burning near Bordertown that was reported at 9:41 p.m.
Fire agencies were able to get to 50 percent containment on the Garson Fire, which sparked Sunday near Boomtown. The fire has burned around 140 acres. It was started by target shooters in the area.
Record high temperatures of over 100, plus low humidity and afternoon thunderstorms are cause for concern among fire agencies.
For updates on fires, follow the dispatch center on Twitter and website here.