UPDATE 9:35 PM: The Conner Fire in Douglas County has burned 13,901 acres. 489 personnel are working on the fire, which is burning in the Pine Nut Mountain Range eight miles southeast of Gardnerville. A Red Flag Warning is in place until midnight.
UPDATE 3:30 PM: Firefighters are actively engaged in suppression efforts on the Conner Fire. The fire is currently estimated at 2,000 acres and growing, especially with a Red Flag Warning in place until midnight. The is now being managed by a unified command with East Fork Fire Protection District and the BLM-Carson City District. The fire made a big leap when it grew beyond the 2020 Number Fire burn scar and into areas with more available unburned fuels. An Evacuation Order has been issued for Old Ranch Road north of Out-R-Way. Residents in this area should evacuate immediately and follow directions from emergency personnel. Additionally, a Precautionary Evacuation Warning has been issued for a portion of the Fish Springs area. Residents in the warning zone should prepare now for a potential evacuation, especially those with large animals, mobility needs, or other access and functional challenges.
Click here to view the evacuation map: https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/polygon/63651
Resources for evacuees include: Large Animal Evacuation: Douglas County Fairgrounds (920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410) is open for large animals. Please enter through the east entrance past the main entrance.
Temporary Evacuation Point: Located at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center (senior side), 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
UPDATE 12:00 PM: The Conner Fire burning near the Pine View Estates in Douglas County has grown to 2,000 acres. It continues to burn southeast of Gardnerville. A power outage has been reported along Pinenut Road to approximately 62 customers. Utility crews have been notified and are assessing the situation.
Residents in evacuation zones should leave immediately and follow instructions from emergency personnel. To view current evacuation zones, visit https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/line/63656.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Conner Fire continues to burn south of Gardnerville near Pine View Estates and has grown to approximately 200 acres. New evacuation orders have been issued for Pine Nut Road from Dump Road to Out R Way due to increased fire activity.
US-395 remains open, but the public is asked to stay out of the neighborhoods. Red Flag Warnings are in place for Western Nevada until midnight tonight.
Click here to view a map of the evacuation areas:
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Reverse 911 notifications are being issued to alert residents in the affected zones. All individuals in evacuation areas should leave immediately and follow instructions from emergency personnel. Do not delay evacuation to gather belongings.
Evacuees needing a place to go during normal business hours may go to:
Douglas County Community & Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Further information will be released as the situation develops.
