Central Lyon County investigates Silver Springs fire involving structures, vehicles
UPDATE TUESDAY: Fire Chief Rich Harvey from Central Lyon Fire tells News 4-Fox 11 that six to ten out buildings, about a dozen cars and two homes were destroyed by the fire. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 5:09PM: A Lyon County battalion chief said Red Cross will be notified that occupants from three separate residences have been displaced in what he described as "a significant event."
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UPDATE 4:59PM: Central Lyon County Fire reports forward progress of the fire was stopped at 4:55 p.m. The cause is under investigation. It is unknown at this time how many structures, vehicles and other property have burned.
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UPDATE 4:45PM: Lyon County has opened a shelter at the Silver Springs Community, Senior Center at 2945 Fort Churchill Road in Silver Springs.
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UPDATE 4:32PM: Central Lyon Fire and other agencies are fighting the wildland urban interface fire in Silver Springs. Resources from Yerington, Storey County, Lyon County Road Department and Carson City are responding. EMS is establishing a triage area, said Lyon County Manager Jeff Page. All people are advised to stay out of the area.
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Central Lyon County Fire Protection District responded Monday afternoon to a fire in the area of Truckee Drive, Esmeralda and Pueblo streets in Silver Springs that in which structures were fully involved in fire.
Structures, multiple vehicles, sheds and power poles spread out over at least two properties were reportedly on fire, according to information gathered by Lyon County Dispatch. The fire was reported just before 3:50 p.m.
Multiple fire agencies from the region have been called to the scene, including mutual aid from Carson City Fire Department.
Medic units have also been called as civilians who were helping fight the fire have suffered smoke inhalation, according to a battalion chief on scene.
People are advised to stay out of the area. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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