Voluntary evacuations issued for Topaz Lake and Topaz Lake Estates

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Voluntary evacuations have been issued for all residents in the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake areas due to the Tamarack Fire that led to the closure of US395 Wednesday.

All residents are being asked to evacuate to Smith Valley High School.

Emergency warnings are being sent to cell phones followed by emergency personnel directing evacuations. Highway 395 is now closed from China Springs Rd. to the NV/CA state line, and at 395 and SR208.

The TRE evacuation center is being closed due to the fire. There is a new Evacuation location set up at:

Smith Valley High School
20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430

***This site has room for 40 small animals, please bring cages or carriers and food.

***Livestock can be taken to Dresslerville Park, off Hwy 208 ***

For Fire information visit:

Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Douglascountynv
Twitter: @HumboldtToiyabe
#TamarackFire Fire Information Number: 775-446-5438

** This situation continues to evolve, please check the website and respond to emergency personnel accordingly**