New fire now burning near Spanish Springs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 8:24pm
Crews with Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of Forestry and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District have responded to a new fire burning near Spanish Springs and the Pyramid Highway. Dubbed the Winnemucca Ranch Fire, flames have consumed 1,500 acres since starting at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday.
Both ground and air resources are on scene.
At least 11 homes are threatened, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Ironwood Road is being evacuated, according to the Washoe County Sheriff.
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