Carson City fire

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Friday morning to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Edmonds and Brown streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday just after 4:05 p.m. to a vehicle accident at the intersection of John and Stewart streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday night to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Emerson and Arrowhead where the driver struck a fence and tree.

Community fundraising efforts continue throughout town to meet the $25,000 goal for the 12th annual Holiday with a Hero campaign to benefit Carson City school children who may not otherwise have a nice Christmas this year.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a pedestrian accident involving a vehicle at the parking lot of Costco in south Carson City.

Organizers say it will be a downtown holiday crawl and street party to remember; a community event designed for adults to benefit Carson City school children who may not otherwise have a nice Christmas this year.

A firefighting operations orientation training program was held Friday at the Carson City Training Center, behind Carson City Fire Department (CCFD) Station 52, located at 2400 East College Parkway, and next to the Carson City Municipal Airport.

UPDATE 3:43PM: All but 13 NV Energy customers were without power as of 3:35 p.m. after a power line incident at Fuji Park knocked out power to at least a thousand customers at around noon Wednesday.
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Carson City Fire Department was called at around noon Wednesday to a downed power line in Fuji Park near the dog park which has caused a power outage through a portion of south Carson City.

UPDATE: The smoke that has settled into Carson City this Tuesday evening is from prescribed burning taking place around the Lake Tahoe Basin, confirmed Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans.
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The North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations this week in several areas around Lake Tahoe.

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning beginning Sunday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

A collaboration of agencies and organizations officially kicked off the 2016 Holiday with a Hero campaign on Wednesday with a goal of giving at least 200 homeless children in Carson City a Christmas experience by providing them gift cards to spend on themselves prior to the holiday.

The Carson City District Attorney’s Office will host a friendly game of dodge ball it has dubbed "Dodge for the Cause" joining other community organizations to promote domestic violence awareness.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies have responded to a traffic accident that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Wednesday morning across from Gold Dust West in the 2100 block of East William Street.

First responders on scene report two vehicles involved. Ambulance personnel are checking on injuries. Motorists are advised to keep clear of the area and to expect some east and westbound traffic delays.

UPDATE 923AM: Report of line down at Division and Ann streets. Motorists should avoid the area.
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Carson City Fire Department has been called to a large cottonwood tree that has fallen near the intersection of Division and Musser Streets. At least one, possibly two vehicles have been hit by tree limbs. No injuries reported at this time. Motorists should avoid the area.

UPDATE 6:22PM: The Little Valley Fire has burned more than 2,000 acres and 22 homes. The fire is burning west of Franktown Road, moving north toward Bowers Mansion and Joy Lake Road. The Unified Command transitioned to the Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team at 5 p.m.

UPDATE 8:38AM FRIDAY: The Clear Creek fire is 100 percent contained as of Friday morning. Fire crews are keeping an eye on hotspots and embers and were busy overnight with spot fires, said Carson City Fire Department Spokeswoman Stacey Belt.
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UPDATE 9:10PM: Approximately 65 homes have been evacuated because of the fire in the Clear Creek area in southeast Carson City. The cause of the fire, reported at 5:38 p.m., is under investigation. Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt said all the large flames have been knocked down, however there are embers and hot spots. There is zero percent containment as of 9 p.m. There will be crews monitoring the fire throughout the night. Evacuees will not be allowed into their homes before midnight, said Belt.
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UPDATE 8:57PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office has turned over its police operations to Washoe Tribe Police Department because the fire is on tribal land, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Carson City Fire Department and other outside agencies continue to monitor the fire, striking down blowing embers and attempting to get a perimeter. The Salvation Army is at Fuji Park providing assistance for the evacuees, said CCFD spokeswoman Stacey Belt.
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UPDATE 8:32PM: Clear Creek Fire update From Stacey Belt, public information officer for Carson City Fire Department: As of 8 p.m. there have been no structures lost, no injuries reported, mutual aid is responding from throughout the region. Public Works is responding in the neighborhoods, looking for spot fires.
"We are fighting high winds. Embers are flying. We are expecting the winds to pick up in the next hour. So our goal is to get around this as soon as possible to save this community," she said.
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UPDATE 7:58PM: Power is out in the Topsy Lane area, NV Energy work crews are working to restore power. Traffic lights are out in the area. Winds continue to move the fire. No containment at this time. There haven't been reports at this time of structures burned.

UPDATE 11:01PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office has identified Kenneth Paz, 38, as the suspect involved in the Wednesday night stabbing at a King Street apartment. Paz had allegedly gotten into fight as the victim’s daughter was moving out of her apartment and stabbed the male victim. He was arrested at the scene without incident and charged with battery with a deadly weapon. He is being held in the Carson City Jail with a $30,000 bail.
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UPDATE 10:14PM: A man who was stabbed Wednesday night at a King Street apartment is in stable condition after surgery, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Capt. Brian Humphrey.

UPDATE 8:32PM: Four vehicles were involved in the crash Tuesday afternoon that sent two to the hospital via Care Flight and one via ground ambulance. The vehicles involved were a 2007 Toyota Highlander, a 1996 Ford Windstar, a 2003 Buick Regal and a 1998 Peterbilt commercial truck.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Sunday night to a vehicle accident on I-580 in the southbound lane near Lakeview hill.

UPDATE 5:13PM: Two homes and three outbuildings burned on Stones Throw Road in the Frontage fire. Douglas County 911 Communications is working on the reverse 911 that will state that recommended evacuations have been lifted and residents can return to their homes in the Ruhenstroth area. The area on the west side of Highway 395, including Stone’s Throw, Frontage Road and the Riverview Mobile Home Park remain closed to the residents.
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UPDATE 4:40PM: East Fork Fire Incident command has informed dispatch that traffic on Highway 395 will be opened with a pilot vehicle to guide motorists through.
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UPDATE 4:25PM: Winds have calmed some allowing for helicopters to aid in the firefighting. East Fork Fire has downgraded the number of acres burned in the Frontage fire to 75. Two homes, and three outbuildings have been destroyed. No injuries have been reported.
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UPDATE 3:56PM: East Fork Fire Incident Command reports via dispatch that forward progress on the fire has stopped at this time, which means firefighters are getting a handle on the fire.

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.

UPDATE 8:13PM: A woman was flown by Care Flight following a vehicle rollover crash Tuesday evening. The accident happened at the intersection of Mountain and Long streets, where the driver in a sedan ran a stop sign and was struck by another vehicle, causing her car to then hit another vehicle, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Bill Richards. No other injuries were reported. The driver of the car was briefly trapped inside the vehicle. Her condition is unknown at this time.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a rollover accident in the area of Long and Mountain streets.

Carson City Fire Department and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday afternoon to a crash in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 near Fairview.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol have been called to a two-vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 East near the Country Store.

A two vehicle accident at the intersection of Roop Street and Old Hot Springs Road was reported at 3:35 p.m. by emergency dispatch.

NV Energy is reporting a power outage along Goni Road in North Carson City.

The outage was reported at around 1:20 p.m. Thursday, and appears to have been caused by a folding canopy that hit nearby power lines.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday morning for a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Highway 50 and Airport Road.

Fire season is still in full swing, regardless of clouds in the sky and a few rain drops; Carson City is at risk, just one spark away from a major fire. Weather conditions play a very integral part in the daily planning and readiness level for fire agencies.

UPDATE 6:54PM: Two people were flown by Care Flight and one person was taken by ground ambulance in the wreck that happened early this evening at the intersection of Stewart and Fifth Street, according to Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Tuesday evening to an accident with injuries in the area of Fifth Street and Stewart.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon to a vehicle accident with one person injured in the 1800 block of North Carson Street.