UPDATE 5:10PM: The fires are 80 percent contained, and burned around 30 acres. A number of power poles were damaged, according to Truckee Meadows Fire. The cause is under investigation.
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Fire agencies throughout the region, including Carson City, responded Sunday afternoon to brush fires burning in the Wadsworth area east of Reno and north of Fernley near Interstate 80 in Washoe County.
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District reports via Twitter that there are 3 fires burning in the area and that motorists can expect delays in both directions, including eastbound and westbound I-80. The westbound lane was closed.
Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center says the first fire was reported at 2:36 p.m. The cause of the fires is under investigation.
Lyon and Storey counties as well as Carson City Fire Department are among agencies called for mutual assistance to fight the fires.
For the latest fire coverage see KRNV here, KTVN here and KOLO here.
