Carson City fire

UPDATE 1:27PM: A Nevada Highway Patrol dispatcher says NHP is able to confirm two people were taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno and that Care Flight was called to the scene. The two had minor injuries, the dispatcher said. It is unclear how many other people were taken to Carson Tahoe Hospital, the dispatcher said. An NHP trooper had said earlier that up to five people were taken to the hospital, between Carson City and Reno. There were two crashes that happened, the first at 11:09 a.m. and the second and more serious reported to NHP at 11:38 a.m.
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Carson City Fire Department was called just after 4:30 p.m. to a vehicle crash involving a bicyclist at the intersection of Lompa Lane and College Parkway.

The bicycle rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered minor cuts and bruises and was at fault in the crash, which happened when a pickup that was turning right onto Lompa Lane hit the bicyclist who went straight, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.

A fire early Wednesday morning destroyed a car port and at least three vehicles at 3190 Woodside Drive, according to Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans.

At 2:24 a.m. dispatch received word of the blaze that had erupted into a fully-involved fire by the time firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation, said Schreihans.

Slow down, you move too fast. You’ve got to make the moment last. Today is Nevada Moves Day as part of Nevada Moves week. Be aware of the kids making their way to school, whether it be on foot, by bike, scooter, or skateboard. A walk along the Wellness Trail is a good way to break up the work week. Crossroads Lounge on Winne Lane is under new ownership and has just brought karaoke favorites ‘J and M Productions’ onboard Wednesday nights. Jazz and so much more is on the menu at Living the Good Life: drinks, dinner, and a show are waiting.

WEDNESDAY:

A Carson City jail inmate who allegedly consumed hand sanitizer, was booked Saturday on suspicion of gross misdemeanor assault on a police officer and resisting after he charged at jail staff in which a taser was used to stop him, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

An inmate in the Carson City jail was booked Friday on a felony charge of battery by a prisoner after allegedly punching a fellow inmate in the face during breakfast, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

An adult male occupant of a Tiger Drive mobile home that was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon has died, according to the Carson City Fire Department. A dog also died on the scene of the blaze, which is under investigation.

An adult man and a dog were victims of a fatal mobile home fire Thursday on Tiger Drive, according to the Carson City Fire Department. Go here for the updated version of this story.
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The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning March 12, 2016 to April 10, 2016. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

The Carson City Building Division and Carson City Fire Department are offering a free public workshop on March 16 to provide information on the newly-adopted International Energy Conservation Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

I’ve always loved Tuesdays and today is a good representation of what the day can offer. National Pancake Day at IHOP means a free short stack; but they are hoping you’ll donate to the Children’s Miracle Network. Jazz and Poetry take over Comma Coffee this evening; the Mile High Jazz Band can be found there every second Tuesday all year long. Get your fro-yo fix at Yogurt Beach and help raise funds for the annual Relay for Life fundraiser. A great panel of women will be at the Dayton Community Center this evening to share their experiences growing up on the Comstock.

TUESDAY:

One person died in a Silver Springs structure fire that happened Monday morning. It is the second fatality involving fires Monday morning, with an elderly man who died in an early morning Carson City apartment fire.

UPDATE 3:55PM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Bob Schreihans said the early Monday morning fire that took the life of a 70-year-old man at a Senator Apartments unit on South Roop Street appears to be accidental.
Preliminary findings show possible smoking in bed but that still has not been determined, said Schreihans. The matter remains under investigation.
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An elderly man and his pet cat died in a fire that may have resulted from an explosion inside a Roop Street apartment unit early Monday morning.
Firefighters were called at 12:12 a.m. to the Senator Apartment complex at 505 South Roop Street and quickly extinguished the fire.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will be throwing open its doors to the public next week to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, with events each evening March 7 – 12, Monday through Friday, beginning at 4 p.m. each day. The Club is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.

UPDATE: At least one person was taken by ground ambulance to the hospital. The crash is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday morning to a traffic accident at Northgate Lane and Hot Springs Road.

The crash was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. and involved two vehicles, a beige sedan and a silver sedan. There were initial reports of two people injured, including a pregnant female and one with a possible broken arm. Airbags deployed in both vehicles.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the Carson City woman who was killed Wednesday night in a pedestrian accident with a vehicle on Fairview Drive and Gordon Street. Milissa Victorino, 46, died after being struck by a GMC Safari van driven by an 82-year-old man who was traveling southbound on Fairview, said NHP Trooper Duncan Dauber.

This story has been updated with more information provided the Carson City sheriff. Go here for the latest.
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UPDATE 9:27PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the crash Wednesday night near Highway 50 East at the corner of Fairview Drive and Gordon Street involving a pedestrian was a fatality. Troopers are at the scene and the crash is under investigation.
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UPDATE 8:35PM: Highway 50 traffic has been diverted because of the pedestrian crash Wednesday night at Highway 50 East and Fairview, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. The stretch of roadway has been blocked at Fairview and Highway 50 and Fairview south at Gordon.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to the area of Second Street by the courthouse Tuesday morning for a vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. The accident happened at around 9:22 a.m. in the area of Second Street about a block east of Roop Street.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the 1000 block of East Fifth Street.
Traffic along 5th Street has been diverted at Carson Meadows and eastbound traffic was being diverted, according to emergency responders on scene.

UPDATE: The driver of the red Dodge minivan who rear-ended a motorcycle rider was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while impaired, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. The Harley rider was not injured.
As of 4:13 p.m. one lane of traffic was open, with motorists being diverted through the southbound median.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded at 3:48 p.m. Thursday to a motorcycle crash in the 1800 block of North Carson Street near the Evergreen Center.

NV Energy reports approximately 190 customers in the area are without power as of 1:05 p.m.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a power line down in the 1500 to 1600 block of Highway 50 East. Traffic is being diverted. All eastbound traffic is being diverted at Saliman and Highway 50 to Rand and Long and westbound Highway 50 traffic is being diverted to Russell.
NV Energy has arrived at the scene and is working on removing the lines. The call came into dispatch just after 12:30 p.m.

If you see a smoke plume to the east, it is likely the controlled burn happening today at Empire Ranch Golf Course.
Dispatch and Carson City Fire Department advised they are aware of the burning.

UPDATE: 8:50PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirms that the pedestrian who was hit in the intersection of North Carson Street and College Parkway, has died. The identity of the woman has not been released pending notification of family members.
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UPDATE: The victim is an older female who was reported to be breathing but unconscious. She was taken by ground ambulance to the Carson City Airport and flown to the trauma ward of Renown Medical Center in Reno.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to an injury accident on the I-580 freeway, between College Parkway and Arrowhead.

UPDATE 11:15AM: Carson City is experiencing minor, localized flooding, according to the city's Facebook page. Sandbags are available at Public Works Corporate Yard on Butti Way. Call 887-2355 if you need more information. As of 11:15 there were 14 NV Energy outages in Carson City with 253 customers without power. Douglas County has 16 outages with 165 customers without power. There is one outage in Lyon County with one customer without power.

Become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster. Upon certification you may register to become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. To enroll please call the Carson City Fire Department at 775-887-2210.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a traffic accident with injuries at Silver Sage and Tuscarora Way.
According to dispatch the crash involved a red sedan and a silver minivan. The accident was called into dispatch at around 6:20 p.m. Traffic in the area has been interrupted and motorists can expect delays.

UPDATE 4:32 PM: Carson City emergency crews reported that the accident has been cleared up and all lanes are open now. The No. 1 northbound lane had originally been re-routed because of the accident. Minor injuries were reported.
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Carson City Sheriff's deputies and Carson City Fire Department crews responded to a three-vehicle accident and vehicle fire reported at the intersection of Eagle Station and South Carson Street Monday afternoon, according to emergency dispatch.

Carson City resident John Barrette announced that he will run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. The former reporter says helping to drive a robust future for the city’s residents is his top priority.

UPDATE 9:42PM: Carson City fire and rescue crews have cleared the scene and Highway 50 East is now open in both directions, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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Carson City fire department and sheriff's deputies were called to a two vehicle crash Friday night at Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road. The crash, involving two pickups, was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. Arriving Carson City firefighters report there were no injuries.