Fire in Carson

Hello fellow anglers, the kids fishing days are behind us and now's the time for adults to whet their lines. Before we get to the report, I would like to stress the importance of fire danger as conditions are such a tinder box that a spark could set off a fire at any time, such as what happened this week in Carson City.

With firefighting efforts focused Tuesday on the Voltaire Fire in Carson City, a small fire two miles south of Spooner Summit continues to burn, but has not had a rapid spread, fire officials said Wednesday.

As the only Dutch Bros. Coffee store in the region, the little drive-up kiosk-style hut in the Carson Mall parking lot at 1231 S. Carson Street attracts a lot of business.

Winds are whipping the flames towards the apartments and Carson Lanes.

Due to the Clear Creek fire in Carson City, first responders have been called back out to the scene to monitor the path and speed of the fire and to prepare for any road closures that may happen. Nevada Department of Public Safety is currently on scene to prepare to close specific roads if the fire is not contained as to keep the public safe.

Carson CIty Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to the 4000 block Gordon Street for a vehicle that burst into flames next several structures. No one was injured and the fire was knocked down quickly.

The owner of the vehicle was speaking with law enforcement and fire officials at the scene. Witnesses have told authorities they believe the fire may have been intentionally set by the owner/occupant of the vehicle. This has not been confirmed.

Another photo from the fire in Carson City today

Update: 5:11 p.m.: A fire truck reportedly had some damage from an accident that happened during the initial call. No injuries reported. Remaining fire units will continue to clean up hot spots around the fires and will probably be there for another 30 minutes. Fire investigators are now trying to determine what caused the fire that ignited two homes this afternoon.
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