Carson City Fire Department knock down fast moving brush fire off Mark Way
UPDATE 5:50PM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon reports the brush fire, now under control, was approximately 1 acre in size and two homes were immediately threatened when firefighters arrived.
"The fire was challenging from down drafts and erratic high winds. Crews were able to protect the structures and stop the forward progress very quickly," said Slamon.
Firefighters will remain on scene for another 1 to 2 hours. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE: Forward progress on the Mark fire was stopped at 5:36 p.m., according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene. Mop up efforts are underway. It is unknown at this time if any structures have been damaged. We will update as information becomes available.
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Carson City Fire Department is responding early Tuesday evening to a brush fire in the 1000 block of Mark Way. Smoke is visible and Carson City dispatch is receiving multiple 911 calls.
The call was reported at around 5 p.m. First responders on scene report a 100 by 100 foot brush fire with a rapid rate of spread.
Structures were immediately threatened on Mark Way and Holly Way. Homes in the area were evacuated.
There are reports of power lines down in the area as well. Multiple fire units have been called to the scene as well as mutual assistance from other agencies.
Traffic in the area has been stopped for motorists going into the area of the fire. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.