Carson City fire

UPDATE 10:37PM: Forward progress of the fire off of Stephanie Way has been stopped, according to a battalion chief on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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East Fork Fire and Tahoe Douglas firefighters were called Thursday evening to a brush fire burning in the Johnson Lane area near Stephanie Way in Carson Valley. Also, there was a report of a backyard fire on Brown Street in Carson City.

UPDATE 6:05PM: The fire burned approximately 12.5 acres. No structures were damaged, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.
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UPDATE 5:29PM: Mop up continues after this afternoon's fire off of River Street in Dayton, according to Central Lyon County Fire Protection District. An acre assessment is underway. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 4:35PM: Incident command on the fire near River Street in Dayton reports the fire's forward progress has been stopped. A helicopter also was doing a flyover for hotspots. The cause is under investigation.

With fire danger a threat throughout Nevada, local, state and federal agencies are reminding citizens that igniting, discharging or using fireworks is prohibited on Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands and within the city limits.

UPDATE TUESDAY: Central Lyon County Fire responded Monday night to a structure fire at the Five Star Mobile Home Park in the 1300 block of 5th Street in Silver Springs. According to witnesses, the fire burned at least one mobile home. No injuries have been reported. The fire was knocked down at around 9:30 p.m. We will update as more information becomes available.
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Central Lyon Fire Protection District responded Sunday to an interface fire in Silver Springs where the fire spread to approximately 2 acres over 5 properties. The fire consumed two outbuildings, 1 structure and multiple vehicles.

Central Lyon County Fire was called Sunday afternoon to a fire in the area of Idaho street in Silver Springs. Carson City Fire Department was asked for a mutual assist to the vehicle fire that turned into a brush and structure fire.

UPDATE 2:53PM FROM CARSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT: At approximately 12:41 p.m. crews were dispatched to a brush fire in the area of Longview Way, Manhattan Dr., and Spencer St. About 25 firefighters arrived on scene. Upon arrival, firefighters observed large amounts of smoke near residential structures and quickly gained access to the brush fire adjacent to the structures. See the video here.

The fire was declared under control at approximately 1:10 p.m. Crews will remain on scene until released.

Carson City sheriff's deputies and Carson City Fire Department were called Wednesday afternoon to a motorcycle crash involving a vehicle in the 3300 block of Highway 50 East near the Country Store.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office and fire department investigators say Sunday night's structure fire at a vacant townhouse under construction has been classified as arson.

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.

A Carson City couple face felony domestic battery charges after each allegedly choked each other during a physical altercation, a sheriff's deputy report said.

The cause of a fire late Sunday that destroyed a vacant apartment unit and caused moderate damage to another unit off of Little Lane on Centerville is under investigation, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon.

UPDATE 10:54AM: One of the five units in the fire was completely destroyed and another unit moderately damaged, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:43AM: As Carson City firefighters were being released from the Little Lane incident, they were called to a small brush fire in the 3500 block of Gordon Street near Classy Seconds. The 1 foot by 1 foot warming fire was quickly knocked down.
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UPDATE 1AM: Little Lane has been reopened. The cause of the fire at the vacant apartment complex under construction is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:37AM: Nearby residents report the fire at Arbor Villa apartments appears to have been knocked down. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief reports NV Energy and a fire investigator have arrived on scene. We've uploaded a video here by Carson Now reader Bianca Miranda that was taken at around the height of the blaze.
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UPDATE 12:07AM: Firefighters are making progress on the fire, according to a battalion chief on scene. NV Energy has been called for arcing power lines that are considered hazardous. No injuries have been reported.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of I-580, South Carson Street and Highway 50 West, also known as Spooner Junction.

UPDATE 10:51AM: Smoldering material from Friday's fire at the landfill caused it to reignite and burn around a 20 foot by 20 foot swath before being knocked down, according to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The cause of Friday's fire remains under investigation. The area is being monitored by public works.
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UPDATE 8:50AM: More engines have been released. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 7AM: Brush engines are being released from the fire at the landfill.
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Carson City Fire Department responded early Sunday morning to the area of the Carson City landfill off of Flint Road near the rifle range for a brush fire.

A 37-year-old Auburn, Calif. man and a 45-year-old Garden Valley, Calif. woman were arrested in the area of Roop and College early Friday morning for suspicion of possessing drugs, drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, and driving with suspended registration.

The Carson City Fire Department and the Carson City Sheriff's Office are competing Thursday in a blood drive to save lives.

The annual Battle of The Badges takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Administration building, 911 East Musser.

Carson City Fire Department knocked down a fence fire on Wednesday afternoon that started in the backyard of a residence in 1100 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a traffic accident Wednesday afternoon in the area of Highway 50 West and the I-580 freeway, also known as Spooner Junction.

UPDATE 8:19PM: North Carson Street is now open in both directions.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a crash Tuesday evening involving three vehicles at the intersection of North Carson and Long streets.

Smoke that is visible on the east side of Carson City near Butti Way is a previously announced structure fire training exercise being conducted by the Carson City Fire Department. Go here or see below the video demonstration by the Carson City Fire Department.

Heading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.

UPDATE 6:16PM: Sierra Vista Lane is open for traffic in both directions.
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UPDATE 5:47PM: Firefighters on scene are mopping up the brush fire on Sierra Vista Lane. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 5:25PM: Carson City Fire Department is on scene at a vegetation fire on Sierra Vista Lane. The fire is contained and no structures damaged, according to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The fire is estimated at 2 acres. Mutual aid was provided by East Fork Fire and Truckee Meadows Fire, they are covering the city while firefighters are battling the blaze. The Carson City Sheriff's Office has closed Sierra Vista at Pinion Hills.
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UPDATE 4:57PM: Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department was called late Monday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Sierra Vista Lane and Carson River Road.

Good day Carson City. Today is Monday, June 17, 2019. We're off and running into a week filled with activities and a weekend that promises to deliver. The forecast calls for sunny weather and a high near 90, making it another beautiful day around the capital city. Enjoy.

UPDATE 2:52PM: NV Energy continues to work on a power line issue which knocked out power to more than 2,000 customers at one point Sunday afternoon. NV Energy said the damage to equipment was caused by wind. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief noted from the scene the outage may have been caused by a tarp in the power line. NV Energy says it should have power fully restored to around 150 customers remaining without power by 8 p.m.
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UPDATE 1:50PM: NV Energy reports progress on the power line situation, with 145 customers without power as of 1:50 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department was called late Wednesday morning to a fully engulfed vehicle fire in the westbound lane of Highway 50 West on the valley side, around a mile past Golf Club Drive.

Carson City Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training exercise at a vacant structure located on the Carson City Public Works Corporate Yard, June 17 and June 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

UPDATE 2PM: The Prison Hill fire has been knocked down. Firefighters are now mopping up. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:23PM: Multiple fire crews are on scene working the Prison Hill Fire in southeast Carson City. From the command center it appears the smoke is not as heavy as it was earlier. No word yet on size or containment. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1PM: A U.S. Forest Service brush unit has also been requested and a helicopter from Minden has also arrived. No word yet as to containment or if any structures are threatened.
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UPDATE 12:39PM: At least five brush units from Carson City have been called as well as a brush unit from East Fork Fire Protection District, a brush unit from Central Lyon County Fire and a helicopter. The fire continues to put up a dense amount of smoke.
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Carson City Fire Department was called early Sunday afternoon to a brush fire in the Prison Hill area in southeast Carson City.

The Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.

Fire season is upon us, and while the high temperatures may have come a little late this year, the wet winter and cool temperatures also created a perfect growing situation for fast acting fuels such as cheat grass.

Last year, our community watched with sadness and horror at the Camp Fire and Butte Fire that destroyed our western neighbor communities in California. Those fires, it has now been revealed, were caused by PG&E power lines combined with quick acting, dry fuels.

The question we've wondered is "can this tragedy happen here?" Especially after last fire season, with a number of local fires being related in some way to NV Energy power lines.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to the area of Deer Run Road south of Ambrose Park for a single vehicle rollover.