Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire off of North Carson Street near I-580 freeway
UPDATE 4PM: The brush fire in a field off of North Carson Street near Medical Parkway and I-580 has been knocked down and is in mop up phase. No structures were damaged however a fence was burned. The fire is estimated to be around 1/3 of an acre, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a brush fire in the 4500 block of North Carson Street near the I-580 freeway.
The fire was called in at 3:41 p.m. First responders on scene report smoke coming from the area and brush burning behind an RV dealership.
The Nevada Highway Patrol was alerted to the fire and asked to prepare for reroutes of the I-580 turnoff.
It is unknown at this time if any structures are threatened.
We will update as more information becomes available.