The Carson City Fire Department will conduct live fire training at the Children’s Home Cottages at 5th Street between Stewart Street and Roop Street on Wednesday Sept. 10 from from 8 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you see smoke or responder activity, please stay away from the area and do not call 911. For additional information, call 775-887-2210.
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A controlled live fire burn operation that began Sunday will continue this week in the area of 5th and Roop Street in Carson City. It is being done by the Carson City Fire Department. Smoke was visible throughout Carson City again on Monday.
According to CCFD, the State Public Works Division, in partnership with the Carson City Fire Department, announced the planned demolition of the Northern Nevada Children’s Home cottages. This effort started on May 28 and is expected to be completed by Oct. 24.
The live-fire training exercises are scheduled through Sept. 12.
The fire training allows first responders to practice real-life emergency scenarios in a safe, controlled environment, according to CCFD.
The air quality during this period will be monitored through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), and all necessary precautions have been taken to minimize environmental and public health impacts.
The State conducted a remembrance ceremony on August 27, 2025, as a tribute to the countless lives that were impacted by the Northern Nevada Children’s Home Cottages.
Carson Now Reader Lisa Yates submitted these photos below on Sunday.
