Fire near Mexican Dam area may be insulation from copper wire
UPDATE: The fire is believed to be burning insulation from copper wiring, authorities near the scene report. Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators have been called as it may be a law enforcement issue, according to police dispatch. At this time there does not appear to be a vehicle fire but that has not been confirmed. It is unknown if the insulation has burned into brush.
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Carson City firefighters are responding this morning to a report of a brush fire in the Mexican Dam area. Several trucks and brush firefighting units have been called. The fire was reported just before 10 a.m.
The size and scope of the fire has not been determined yet. Early reports are that it may involve a vehicle. More updates as they come in.