Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Nevada governor declares state of emergency due to Davis Fire

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:55pm

CARSON CITY — This Sunday afternoon, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the Davis Fire, which has burned approximately 5,000 acres in northern Nevada and caused the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people from residential neighborhoods and businesses. The state declaration follows Washoe County’s local emergency proclamation.

Conversation with Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith: StorySongs at Carson City Senior Center

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:50pm

Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will share live music, storytelling, photography and the songwriting process for their elegant "StorySongs" DVD, which will be available for purchase at this program, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.

Davis Fire picks up again; I-580 opens through Washoe Valley

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 1:01pm

UPDATE 6:45PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment as of Sunday evening. Details from Truckee Meadows Fire forthcoming.
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UPDATE 5:46PM: All Washoe County School District schools, except for Gerlach K-12 School, are closed on Monday, Sept. 9. This includes before and after-school activities and athletic practices.
Also of note, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds people to stay clear of all evacuated areas for the Davis Fire. Air support crews are dropping fire retardants close to residences in evacuated areas.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Kelsey Penrose was live from near the Davis Fire. See the video report here.
Also, Carson City is advising the Fuji animal shelter is full and the city has opened Silver Saddle Ranch to house more animals. For non-emergency inquiries call 775-887-2677. Also public works wants to remind people that the evacuation for Sunridge Drive is in Reno, not Carson City.
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UPDATE 1:16PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports that at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, fire activity increased and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit perimetermap.com.

I-580 between Reno and Carson City as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures go here.

Volunteers sought for 2024 Empty Bowls Carson City

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 12:23pm

Make a bowl and have some fun. Volunteers are needed for Empty Bowls activities. The Empty Bowls fundraiser events are underway for 2024. We are looking for volunteers to make and paint bowls and/or volunteer at various events throughout the year.

Fundraiser Sept. 17 at Big Chicken Carson City for CHS Future Business Leaders of America

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 11:44am

Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America will hold a fundraiser Sept. 17 at Big Chicken in Carson City.

Nevada governor's office, state steps up to support agencies with Davis Fire

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 8:24pm

The Office of the Governor, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Nevada State Police are coordinating with local partners as they respond to the Davis Fire in northern Nevada.

As night descends, Davis Fire continues, showing extent of damage of 1,800+ acre burn

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 8:01pm

UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided the photos above on the extent of damage caused by the ongoing Davis Fire which, as of 10:30 p.m., Saturday was already 1,800 acres and continues to grow. At least a dozen structures have been destroyed. That number may grow.

Use Caution: Herds of wild horses escaping Davis Fire spotted evacuating up Geiger Grade

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 7:48pm

While Geiger Grade is currently open to traffic as of 7:40 p.m., Twitter users have reported that several large herds of wild horses have been spotted running in and around the Geiger Grade roadway as they escape from the Davis Fire.

Quick actions of firefighters save Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory Miner from burn

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 7:21pm

While there were some rumors of the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory burning down, as of 7 p.m., it is still standing, but the fire came extremely close.

Not only was the building saved, but the quick actions of the crews on scene also saved the famous Chocolate Nugget Miner statute from being burned as well.

NV Energy de-energizes Washoe City area due to fire, 18,698 customers affected

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 6:38pm

UPDATE 9:12PM: The Davis Fire is spreading rapidly and has grown to approximately 1,800 acres, according to NV Energy, which began de-energizing efforts at approximately 3 p.m., However, the evolving fire conditions have caused additional areas surrounding the fire to be de-energized for safety. There are 18,698 customers in the Davis Fire area without power due to the emergency de-energization and an additional 179 gas customers have also been affected.

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