Welder Sparked Wildfire Near Reno

Wildfire is nearly 15 percent contained

 

 

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A welder sparked a wildfire that has burned about 80 acres (32 hectares) in the Palomino Valley north of Reno.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesman Adam Mayberry says a person who was welding accidentally started the Pioche Fire that broke out about 10:30 a.m. Sunday near Ironwood and Wilcox Ranch roads.

The fire burned dangerously closed to several homes Sunday afternoon but now is moving away from residential areas. It’s estimated to be about 15 percent contained.

Eleven aircraft have been assisting crews on the ground.

No injuries have been reported an no evacuation orders currently are in place. A temporary animal shelter has been set up the Ironwood Equestrian Center as a precaution for livestock and pets.

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Wildfire is nearly 15 percent contained     RENO, Nev. (AP) — A welder sparked a wildfire that has burned about 80 acres (32 hectares) in the Palomino Valley north of Reno. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesman Adam Mayberry says a person who was welding accidentally started the Pioche Fire that broke out about […]

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