Smoke rises from the Numbers Fire burning east of Gardnerville, Nev., on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. UPDATE 8:00 a.m. Tuesday: The Numbers Fire burning south of Gardnerville has reached over 4,500 acres according to the Sierra Front Dispatch Center. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Bodie Flat Deputies are notifying Pine View Estates residents and are checking on residents on the west side of the highway. UPDATE 9:35 p.m.: East Fork Fire says the fire is currently burning on both sides of US HWY 395 south of Gardnerville and the road remains closed in both directions about 15 miles north of Topaz Lake. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is considered to be unhealthy, at first for members of populations at greatest risk of a health effect, then for the entire population as AQI values get higher (greater than 150). Gardnerville, NV 89410. Because of health and safety precautions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Douglas will not open the community center and senior center at this time. Douglas officials advised all people to avoid the area. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Laura Fire - This fire started in the Lassen County community of Doyle and impacted an estimated 20 structures. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports the first fire was reported at around 7 p.m. This is a developing story. Numbers Fire from the Alert Tahoe Ridge Tahoe camera at 7:36 pm Tuesday. • Pine View Estates Address: 921 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410, Current Road Closures Minimal fire … There are multiple local and federal fire agencies assisting on the fire. Liberty is working with all emergency agencies and will safely restore power when possible. There is an advisory for the Ruhenstroth area. A second fire … • Blue Bird, Lena Way, Carson Valley Inn Aircraft are attacking the fires before nightfall. There are mandatory evacuations in progress for scattered residences in the areas of Turtle Mountain, Fish Springs and Flannigan. The current AQI for the Carson Valley is 109. Address: 1627 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV 89423 Sanitation Yard: 1369 Highway 395 N Gardnerville, Nevada 89410 ©2020 Town of Gardnerville. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch is still reporting 4,500 acres burned, Douglas County is reporting "roughly 5,000 acres.". The visible fire activity occurred primarily on the southeast corner, high on the ridge of the mountain range. General information. Initial reports were that multiple structures were threatened. Power had been shut to homes in the area and NV Energy is currently working to restore power where they can. The Numbers Fire in Gardnerville has expanded to 7,500 acres and zero percent contained. There is 0 percent containment and 5,000 acres burned according to Inci-web. Road closures remain in place, including 395, which is closed at Riverview and SR208. Started on BIA land ten miles southeast of Gardnerville, NV. But it will also depend on fire activity. South Lake Tahoe News - South Tahoe Now, By Jeff Munson, Carson Now and Paula Peterson. Breaking News: Forward Progress Of Pinehaven Fire Near Caughlin Ranch Area Stopped, A Dozen Homes Estimated Burned We will update as more information becomes available. 5 -acre wildfire near U. S. 395 south of Gardnerville today. U.S. Hwy 395 both northbound and southbound is temporarily closed from Emigrant Street in Bridgeport to the Nevada State Route 208. View from the Alert Tahoe camera at Ridge Tahoe on Tuesday at 11:46 a.m. The fire ignited on Sunday, July 6 in the Pinenut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville, Nev. Pine View Estates It is now being mapped at roughly 7,500 acres with 0% containment according to Douglas County. Details of the spread of the fires are unknown at this time, but Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports fires have been reported in the Bodie Flats area located near US Highway 395, approximately 4.5 miles south of Gardnerville. It is still listed as 500 acres. US395 remains closed in both directions from SR208 Holbrook Junction and Riverview Road in Gardnerville. Administration Office: 1407 Highway 395 N Gardnerville, Nevada 89410 Phone: 775-782-7134 Fax: 775-782-7135. A northern Nevada highway remained closed Tuesday in both directions south of Gardnerville … Douglas County has reverse 911 notifications out to the public for most of the eastern part of the valley and in the Pine Nuts. It has grown to 5,000 acres in under three hours, having started just after 12:00 p.m. US395 is closed through the area. The Douglas County Community and Senior Center is now open to receive evacuees. The Reno Pinehaven Fire burning in the Caughlin Ranch area in West Reno has grown to 1,500 acres. UPDATE 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: The large plume of smoke from the Numbers Fire can be seen from Alpine Meadows cameras. 395 closed at Riverview and SR208. The … • Bodie Flat Carson Valley Inn has been established as an evacuation site for anyone needing a place to stay due to homes evacuated. HARD CLOSURE per NDOT Only residents are allowed to these areas. An examination of detection maps by The R-C indicate the Numbers Fire is seven times larger than the 2,300-acre Monarch Fire, or around 16,000 acres. The area is described as the Pine Nuts, … _ _ _ Smoke from the Numbers Fire created a layer of smoke with reduced air quality around the Carson Valley this. A Red Flag fire weather warning was issued earlier Monday for the entire western and Northern Nevada region through 9 p.m. Monday. UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: An East Fork Fire battalion chief says the fire has grown to 2,500 acres. Douglas County Animal Shelter Domestic Pets Address: 921 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Equipment on the scene includes dozers, hand crews and aircraft. The Fairgrounds are not currently taking donations at this time due to COVID. East Fork Fire is reporting multiple brush fires Monday evening south of Gardnerville in which evacuations are underway. Town News. UPDATE 8:15PM: The Mountain View Fire is currently burning around the community of Walker. The Monarch Fire is burning in grass and pinyon and juniper, the … Gardnerville, NV Fire in 80 mph wind storm claims structure, threatens more at Mottsville and Old Kingsbury Authorities are advising neighbors near Mottsville and Old Kingsbury to evacuate due to a fire burning in 80 mph winds. No estimated restoration time is currently available. Living With Fire Information; Photos From Recent Events. Liberty Utilities has de-energized the communities of Walker and Coleville up to Topaz at the state line for safety precautions. According to the Mono County Sheriff's Office, a mandatory evacuation order is in effect for the communities of Coleville, Walker and Topaz. Wind-driven fire has impacted 20 structures. The fire has burned 1,700 acres. No official acreage for the fire … Firefighters are trying to increase containment on the fire … These are developing fires and this story will be updated as more information is available. Gardnerville, NV- Fire behavior was minimal on the Numbers Fire on Thursday. Chaparral, brush and short grass. 6. All motorists are advised to stay out of the area and to look for alternate routes. IMT 2 (GB Team 4). They are asking residents to stay aware and to respond to Search and Rescue and the members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. UPDATE 7:335 p.m.: Douglas County officials say the Numbers Fire has now reached 18,000 acres and is 0% contained. The Payne fire has grown to 50 acres one mile east of Highway 88. 04.04 Outside Fire 05/21/20; 04.01 Outside Fire 04/19/20; December Food Drive 2019 04/05/20; Canyon/Jack's Valley Fires 2019 01/15/20; HazMat Refresher 2019 01/15/20; East Fork Press Releases. South Lake Tahoe News - South Tahoe Now, Firefighters have put a line around 89% of the King Fire, Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment, Firefighters gain on Trailhead Fire: 50% contained, burns 5,444 acres, South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions, SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions, Fast moving wildfire south of Gardnerville, Kyburz Fire now 98% contained; 75 acres burned, Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21. Crews are battling a pair of fires burning south of Gardnerville, according to Nevada Emergency Management. Pinenut closed at Arroyo. The Numbers Fire is growing in Nevada, prompting evacuations. The Numbers Fire, burning 10 miles southeast of Gardnerville, Nevada, started on Monday, July 6. Multiple agencies are on the scene. Pinenut Road is closed with recommended evacuations for homes in the area. The fire has burned onto BLM-managed public lands east of Doyle. Pinenut Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Multiple local, state and federal fire agencies are assisting and there are numerous fire apparatus and firefighters working on the scene. Multiple local, state, and federal wildland fire agencies are assisting with numerous fire resources working on the fire. Mountain View Fire near Walker, Ca. Massive black plumes of smoke from the fire could … Photo of fire from the Gardnerville Ranchos by Nick Paskert, Photo of fire by Kayla Smith from Kingsbury Grade, Photo of fire from the Alert Tahoe Rawe Peak camera. Carson City News - Carson Now Pinehave Fire - 250 acre burning in southwest Reno near Caughlin Ranch, southwest of McCarren Boulevard which is closed in the area. One home and 10 outbuildings were reported destroyed. Most content submitted to website is covered under Creative Commons license: Please see Copyright Policy for more information. Phone: (775) 782-9711, Current Road Closures Pinenut Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410, Douglas County Animal Shelter The air quality is 109 in Carson City and 102 in the Carson Valley. An evacuation center has been set up at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden. Mandatory evacuations are underway. Due to the spreading fire in northern Mono County, Highway 395 is now closed from Topaz Lane to 8.5 miles south at Eastside Lane in Walker, according to the California Department of Transportation. There are mandatory evacuations in progress for scattered residences in the areas of Turtle Mountain, Fish Springs and Flannigan. Address: 1659 NV-88, Minden, NV 89423 Out our Way Area, Evacuation Location Site (please stay clear of these roads). UPDATE 8:54 p.m.: The fire continues to push north toward Pinenut Road, forcing the closure of the road, according to East Fork Fire via dispatch. Expect the area to be closed off to traffic through the night as firefighters continue to work. The goal for firefighters today is to defend the structures threatened by this fire. Some improvement is expected by early afternoon as west winds (lighter than usual) pick up and better mixing occurs. • 1 structure has been lost Photo of the fire burning near Walker from Ray Jarvis from the Carson Valley, Photo of Walker fire from AlertTahoe camera at Bald Mountain. Nevada Gov. Please drive safely, watch for emergency vehicles, and be ready for possible future instructions in an ever-changing situation. The biggest of the three is the Mountain View Fire near the town of Walker. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High winds throughout the Sierra and Western Nevada are now fanning the flames at three major wildfires burning out of control. Photo on Mono County Sheriff's Office Instgram. Domestic Pets UPDATE 5:27PM: The Mountain View Fire in Walker has burned approximately 5,000 acres in Mono County within the Federal Direct Protection Area. Numbers Fire as seen from Alpine Meadows Alert Tahoe camera Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. U.S. 395 on Wednesday remained closed between the junction with State Route 208 and Riverview Road in Gardnerville. Most content submitted to website is covered under Creative Commons license: Please see Copyright Policy for more information. Douglas County has issued evacuation orders for residents in the Pine View Estates area and the "Out R Way" and Bodie Flat areas. There are evacuations in place as crews are fighting the blaze. A dozen buildings have been destroyed so far. US395 is closed near Topaz Lake and north of Reno at the agriculture station due to visibility and fire concerns. 395 closed at Riverview and SR208. The Laura Fire, which started in the Lassen County community of Doyle and has impacted an estimated 20 structures. Gardnerville, NV Man faces felony in check-kiting ring A California man with a history of criminal fraud is in custody in connection with a check-kiting ring that cost the Topaz Lodge a reported $30,000. Livestock and Domestic Pets The Nevada Highway Patrol has been called to assist traffic control. Preacher Fire outside Gardnerville 100 percent contained after burning 5,333 acres . Numbers, Carson City District, BLM. Address: 1627 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV 89423 Cause of the fire wasn’t known. Multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue to work on containing the fire using dozers, hand crews, and aircraft. U.S. 395 on Wednesday remained closed between the junction with State Route 208 and Riverview Road in Gardnerville. View Tuesday morning from the Alert Tahoe Ridge Tahoe camera. Evacuation sites have been set up at … Existing containment lines held despite gusty winds. The County and East Fork Fire are currently accessing costs incurred by the fire and the possibility of a Fire Management Assistance Grant. Monday, July 24th 2017. Here are details about Nevada fires … The fire has been established as the #numbersfire. Douglas County will be updating their emergency page: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/departments/emergency_management/current_emergencies/numb... UPDATE 10:00 p.m.: The Numbers Fire is burning in the Pine Nuts, in the Pine View area. The fire that broke out Monday night in the Pinenut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville sent up a giant plume of smoke visible from more than … Traffic along Highway 395 in the area of the fire is closed at Riverview Drive and China Springs Road. News | It might be the darkest timeline, but that didn’t slow Douglas residents from brightening the season by setting a new record for food and cash donations at the 28th annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive…. The county has issued a reverse 911 call for residents in the vicinity. Residents in the area should remain vigilant, aware of their surroundings, and have an evacuation plan. East Fork Fire District firefighters arrived on scene at about 5 a.m. to find the attic of the building ablaze. UPDATE 8:25 p.m.: According to Douglas County officials, there's evacuations for residents in the Bodie Flats area and Pine View Estates due to the fire. Current Road Closures 395 closed at Riverview and SR208. Multiple local and federal fire agencies assisting. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. It is unknown at this time if any structures have burned. The fire has burned onto BLM-managed public lands east of Doyle. No evacuations have been lifted. The fire that had threatened as many as 1,000 homes in Douglas County after it broke out Monday night in the Pinenut Mountains about 10 miles southeast of Gardnerville was estimated to … UPDATE 4:15 p.m. Tuesday: The Numbers Fire is estimated to be 7,500 acres and is 0% contained. Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment Firefighters gain on Trailhead Fire: 50% contained, burns … Welcome to the Town of Gardnerville. According to East Fork Fire, areas of concern are off of Ray May Way, where there are structures threatened in the area of Walker Street. Reverse 911 notifications went out for most of the eastern part of the Valley and the Pine Nuts. Resources on scene include heavy equipment, hand crews, and aviation. No containment or control at this time. UPDATE 12:00 p.m. Tuesday: The Numbers Fire is still burning south of Gardnerville with 0% containment at this time. The command post is at Courtland Lane and Highway 395. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Calendar. Due to the fast moving nature of the fire, an Evacuation Order has been issued for the Walker, Coleville and Topaz areas, and US 395 is still closed from Bridgeport to the Nevada state line. AD Fire crews are fighting a brush fire in the Pine Nut Mountains near Gardnerville, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. ... Alerts. Firefighters have put a line around 89% of the King Fire, Fast moving wildfire south of Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions, Emerald Fire burning near South Lake Tahoe consumes 210 acres, is now 80% contained, Firefighters gain on Trailhead Fire: 50% contained, burns 5,444 acres, I-580 and Eastlake reopen as Little Valley Fire burns 2,000 acres; 19 homes burn, James Fire between Genoa and Carson City burns 260 acres, at 30% containment. Structures Lost/Damaged The fire was first reported around 4:10 p.m. The latest updates put the fire at 10,000 acres in size. NowTown Network sites: Real time updates for wildfires in Nevada and general fire prevention information. Town Board. There is a 800-acre fire burning southeast of Gardnerville in Douglas County. Pinenut is also closed at Arroyo, but residents can come and go with ID, according to Douglas County officials . Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Topaz Volunteer Fire Department posts news and promotions. The highway remains closed in both directions. One structure has been lost as well as ten outbuildings. Donations can be taken to the Douglas County Community and Senior Center. UPDATE 8:44 p.m.: An evacuation center is being established at Carson Valley Inn. Brush fire rages south of Gardnerville threatening homes, evacuations continue, US 395 closed Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 6:44pm View the full image NowTown Network sites: Photo Gallery. Equipment: Type 1 Structure Engine, Type 3 Brush Engine, Heavy Rescue Squad, Utility Vehicle, 3000 gal. Evacuations are underway and Horseman's Park is currently being used as an evacuation center but this may change as conditions are developing quickly. Nevada is facing a number of fires today, including the Numbers Fire that has grown to 10,000 acres in size. Carson City News - Carson Now A A. UPDATE:Firefighters have extinguished a 4. Firefighters continue to make progress on the Numbers Fire southeast of Gardnerville, reaching 20 percent containment as of Wednesday evening. The Laura Fire by Doyle has burned 600 acres and is 70 percent contained. The fire was burning in grass, brush and low trees about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Gardnerville. Multiple homes have been evacuated in the Pine View Estates and Bodie Flat area. No injuries have been reported at this time. UPDATE 11:00 p.m.: Fire is currently burning on both sides of US395 south of Gardnerville and has reached over 2,500 acres. As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, an estimated 500 acres has burned since starting around noon. An early morning fire destroyed the historic Valley Bar in Centerville on Sunday. There were no reported injuries. Current Evacuations The Numbers Fire southeast of Gardnerville is 18,390 acres and 40 percent contained. Phone: (775) 782-7500, Douglas County Fairgrounds US395 is still closed in both directions from Holbrook Junction to Riverview Road. Contact Us. NV Energy cut off power to some areas because of the fire. No additional growth was reported on the fire, and containment increased from 20% to 30%. Current Evacuations The fire is … Douglas County is asking residents to stay aware and to respond to Search and Rescue and the members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or Emergency personnel. by News 4-Fox 11 Digital Staff. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency for the Pinehaven Fire in Reno. Multiple agencies are responding, including Carson City Fire Department, Tahoe Douglas Fire, Central Lyon, Storey County, Reno, Incline Village, the U.S. Forest Service and CalFire. Pinenut 2 Rd closed (Residents can come and go with valid ID) • Out our Way Area Carson Valley Inn ( Due to COVID they will not open Senior and Recreation Center ) The 50-60 mph winds will start to die down around 5:00 p.m. and some precipitation is expected in those areas. An estimated 1,000 homes are threatened by the Numbers Fire burning in the Pine Nuts east of Carson Valley. 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