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Driver of car believed to have started Gold Ranch Fire arrested

The Nevada Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a vehicle that was on fire on I-80 near Verdi on Sunday. The vehicle, a 2020 Alfa Romeo, is believed to have started the Gold Ranch Fire which has burned over 500 acres, so far.

The driver, Andrew Nick, was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving and booked into the Washoe County jail.
The NHP investigation is open and active.

The Nevada State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the Gold Ranch and vehicle fire. Anyone who may have information is asked to call 775-684-7513 or email MFloyd@dps.state.nv.us.

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The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The command team was authorized by the National Interagency Coordination Center and National Incident Management System.

More than 2,200 votes have been counted for the People's Choice winner of the Nevada Artists Association's judged "Summer Show," which ran from July 27 to Sept. 6.

A man was arrested for suspicion of conspiracy, extortion and exploitation of an elderly person following an elder scam investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Although the Davis Fire is still listed as 0 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, the wind switched to give a fairly clear view of some of the firefighting activities.

As the autumn leaves turn and the chill of October sets in, a different kind of chill is ready to sweep through Carson City. Prepare yourself for an evening where nightmares creep off the screen and into reality, with Silver State Storytellers' annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition. It’s time to mark your calendars — if you dare —for a ghoulish gathering that promises screams, scares, and cinematic surprises.

There will be a September 11 memorial observance at Mills Park on Wednesday. Public fellowship begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments. The program begins at 6 p.m.

Here's a video briefing Tuesday morning that further offers an update on the Davis Fire.

UPDATE 11:06 AM: The National Weather Service has not only issued a Red Flag Warning but has also issued at "Red Flag Warning, Particularly Dangerous Situation," for Wednesday. As NWS forecaster Edan Lindaman explained, the PDS is outside of the normal or typical Red Flag Warning. Due to the cold front moving in overnight into Wednesday, bringing 40 mph-plus winds, the level of measure is of critical concern elevated. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning PDS on Wednesday is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The standard Red Flag Warning is underway today.
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UPDATE 10:33AM: The Davis Fire was mapped at 5,596 acres with no containment as of Tuesday morning, according to a briefing from U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Fire crews continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity. All evacuations remain in place and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. There are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time due to fire activity.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

CONNECTIONS gatherings are starting Monday, Sept. 16 at the Douglas County Senior Center. CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

The September Carson City Connections story theme is "Aha! Moments that Change the Course of Life" Have you ever had an AHA! moment — an epiphany? Come hear Suzette’s story of how a single inspiration played into a life-changing decision. And, share your own.

The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting.

The 6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Home Grown Bowl, Bar, Grill and Billiards, a fundraiser to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers.

UPDATE 7PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, with no containment. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so, according to a Monday evening briefing. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

Due to elevated fire weather conditions forecast for Northern Nevada, NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management Watch, for approximately 322 NV Energy customers beginning at approximately noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and lasting through Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. in areas of Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook.

For the 14,000 residents affected by the evacuations and as the situation related to the Davis Fire develops, the Nevada Division of Insurance recommends the following actions for those affected and potentially affected by this growing wildfire emergency.

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the "Autumn Show" on exhibit through Oct. 18. This is a member show with entries by 24 local artists with work in all mediums.

GARDNERVILLE — Between Horses and Humans, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through the healing power of horses, invites the public to join forces in a unique, animated virtual fundraiser, the Horsing Around Fun-Raiser, designed to support the organization’s horses that make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, advising of gusty winds and low humidity, which does not bode well for firefighting efforts on the Davis Fire, which has already scorched 4,703 acres as of Monday morning. The warning is from Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday.

A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System station in Carson City gives uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes information for each uniformed service member (including active duty, retired, and reserve component individuals), DOD civilians and other personnel as directed by the DOD.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Nevada Executive Director Robin V Reedy will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street.

A man who was arrested in January 2023 at the Topsy Lane Walmart in north Douglas County had all charges dropped against him in an alleged armed robbery case.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Nevada is holding NAMIWalks 2024 on Oct. 19, 2024, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with walks also being held in Reno, Fernley, Elko and Las Vegas. It promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as people come together to take a stand on the road to make community matter and see their commitment to “Mental Health for All.”

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center at 851 E. William St.

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

UPDATE 6:45PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment as of Sunday evening. Details from Truckee Meadows Fire forthcoming.
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UPDATE 5:46PM: All Washoe County School District schools, except for Gerlach K-12 School, are closed on Monday, Sept. 9. This includes before and after-school activities and athletic practices.
Also of note, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds people to stay clear of all evacuated areas for the Davis Fire. Air support crews are dropping fire retardants close to residences in evacuated areas.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Kelsey Penrose was live from near the Davis Fire. See the video report here.
Also, Carson City is advising the Fuji animal shelter is full and the city has opened Silver Saddle Ranch to house more animals. For non-emergency inquiries call 775-887-2677. Also public works wants to remind people that the evacuation for Sunridge Drive is in Reno, not Carson City.
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UPDATE 1:16PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports that at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, fire activity increased and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit perimetermap.com.

I-580 between Reno and Carson City as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures go here.

The Carson High School Library just got a lot quieter and is helping students find peace with the addition of two new state-of-the-art soundproof study pods. The enhancement is designed to provide students with a focused, distraction-free environment to support their academic pursuits.

CARSON CITY — This Sunday afternoon, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the Davis Fire, which has burned approximately 5,000 acres in northern Nevada and caused the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people from residential neighborhoods and businesses. The state declaration follows Washoe County’s local emergency proclamation.

On Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a musician's swap meet and fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Mike Epps family via their Go Fund Me page.