Lyon County firefighters called to brush fire off Highway 50 near Stagecoach
UPDATE 5:41PM: Highway 50 is back open in both directions and forward progress has been stopped on the fire at Iron Mountain Boulevard and Broken Arrow Road near Stagecoach, according to the battalion chief. As of 5:28 p.m. the mop up phase was underway. At 5:40 p.m., the chief noted several power poles were damaged due to the fire.
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UPDATE: Highway 50 was closed in both directions just before 5 p.m. because of the fire burning near Stagecoach off of Iron Mountain Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic is being escorted through. Please avoid the area if possible and yield for emergency vehicles. Follow updates from Lyon County dispatch here, KRNV here and Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch here.
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Central Lyon County firefighters and surrounding agencies were called Friday afternoon to a fast moving brush fire off of Iron Mountain Boulevard and Highway 50 near Stagecoach.
The fire was reported at around 4 p.m. The Central Lyon County Fire battalion chief on scene says the smoke has become thick, causing a road hazard and has asked the Nevada Highway Patrol to shut down a portion of Highway 50.
The battalion chief has asked for mutual aid from outside agencies and a request for additional help from the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch in Minden. Engines from Storey County and the BLM have been requested. A request has been made for a Carson City Fire Department Type 3 engine.
It is unknown at this time how many homes or structures are threatened. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
We will provide updates as we receive more information.