Fire burning near Dayton, thunderstorms expected throughout Lyon County
UPDATE 518PM: The fire burning south of Dayton is on BLM property. Readers say the fire appears to be growing and wind may be fueling it. We will update as information is made available from the BLM. Here's the latest messaging from Central Lyon County Fire:
"A fire was reported this afternoon as “Raw Peak” and is gaining notoriety as Como Fire. This fire has very difficult access. The BLM has command. Our seasonal crews are working their way into the fire. An air attack is ordered. The weather forecast is not good, but we are confident in the response and the people who are engaged."
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The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District reported a small brush fire Wednesday afternoon burning in the hills south of Dayton.
CLCFPD and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management have been dispatched to the area to extinguish. There's no word as to whether structures are threatened. On Tuesday evening, there was a small fire that burned near the Mt. Como area hills near Dayton.
Meanwhile, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday evening for Lyon, Mineral and Mono counties, and in the vicinities of Silver Springs, Fernley and Fallon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
On Wednesday afternoon, the weather service advised of a strong thunderstorm to affect northwest Churchill, southwestern Washoe and Northern Lyon counties.
Dry and windy weather is expected through Thursday afternoon, except for isolated showers or thunderstorms near the Oregon border Thursday evening and Friday. Otherwise it will remain dry. A cold front brings cooler weather for Friday and Saturday, but turns warmer early next week.
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