Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire off of Arrowhead Drive, half-acre fire knocked down
UPDATE 1:25PM: The fire in a storage lot area off of Arrowhead Drive is under control, burning around a half-acre, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. No additional resources are needed.
***
UPDATE 1:12PM: Firefighters have made progress on the fire, knocking down much of the flames. The fire started in a storage lot area. Two older vehicles parked in the storage lot area were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
***
The Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday afternoon to a brush fire in the 5400 block of Arrowhead Drive.
First responders arriving on scene report a fence and field are engulfed with flames approximately 10 feet high, with at least two lots and two vehicles on fire with other structures threatened. The fire is putting out smoke visible from the highway. The call came in at around 12:40 p.m.
Traffic has been shut down at Highway 50 and Arrowhead. All people are advised to stay clear of the area.
Check back for updates to this developing story.