Lyon County firefighters gain control of tire fire in Silver Springs
UPDATE 850AM: The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District reports the tire fire off Orange Street in east Sliver Springs has been contained and extinguished.
The Fire District estimates that firefighters will be on scene mopping up the fire until around noon today, and then the fire will be in patrol status for 24 hours, said Rob Loveberg, Lyon County community development director and emergency management coordinator.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division. There are no reported injuries or deaths due to the fire.
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The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District is working a large tire fire Tuesday morning off Orange Street in east Silver Springs. Smoke and flames can be seen from Highways 50 and 95A.
Fire crews will be working on containment and extinguishment throughout the night and morning, said Lyon County Manager Jeff Page.
Morning commuters will be able to see smoke and flame. There are no reported injuries or deaths and cause of the fire has not been determined yet. The fire is east of the four-way stop. Please watch for emergency vehicle traffic in the Silver Springs area.