Listen, Reno. We need to have a serious conversation.
The @NWSReno says increasing winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions through the weekend.
The #BugFire may be nearing 100% containment, but crews are still actively fighting the #HawkFire. At the same time, firefighters have had to respond to several unrelated fires around Reno.
This is the week to be extra cautious and help prevent the next fire!
If you are recreating outdoors, use common sense. Don’t drag trailer chains, park on dry grass, target shoot near vegetation or use equipment that could create a spark. Follow all closures, and absolutely do not fly a drone near a wildfire.
One careless decision can start a fire, pull already-stretched resources away from the Hawk Fire and put firefighters, residents and more homes at risk.
Please don’t be the reason crews have another fire to fight. Stay alert and stay safe.
As our community continues to recover from the Hawk Fire, NV Energy crews remain focused on restoration efforts in affected areas. Restoring service as quickly and safely as possible remains our top priority.
We have had 13 crews on the ground today making repairs to more than 100 damaged or destroyed power structures. Our hearts remain with those affected and we will keep at this work until all customers are re-energized.
For information on the ongoing fire, evacuation status, and local resources, visit https://t.co/Vyu06Dsyjr.
The Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center is NO longer the evacuation site for the #HawkFire. We are moving to the Reno Sparks Convention Center- Hall 4 (4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno).
The @RedCross & Washoe County are there with blankets, beds, food and drinks.
Update on the #BugFire:
• Crews have made great progress on containment, allowing the Cold Springs neighborhood to have evacuations lifted
• All neighborhoods previously evacuated off White Lake and Village PKWY areas are now open and residents may return home
• All offramps on U.S. 395 north are now open that were previously closed related to the Bug Fire
• The following will remain closed throughout the night and will be re-evaluated tomorrow:
o Red Rock Road between Moya Blvd and American Flat Road
o Lemmon Drive at Ramsey Way
• Crews and law enforcement will remain in the area. Please use caution in and around the area. Be aware of emergency vehicles and personnel responding to the incident
• The Bug Fire is 20% contained and approximately 6,500 acres
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