UPDATES:
Update 7/17/26 at 1519 hrs
Evacuation warning has been lifted, crews are still working in the area.
Update 7/17/26 at 1320 hrs
An evacuation warning has been issued for Gold Hill, be ready to evacuate quickly if required.
Helicopters and additional resources are on scene. No structures threatened at this time.
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ORIGINAL:
The Storey County Sheriff’s Office said they are on scene of a wildland fire in Gold Hill as of 12:20 p.m. Friday.
They’ve asked residents and visitors to watch for emergency crews and avoid the area.
No structures are reported to be threatened at this time.
Just a few weeks ago, another fire on July 3 reportedly burned over 20 acres in Gold Hill, (which was later reduced to 4 acres) prompting evacuations of residents and a closure of State Route 342.
We’ll update with more information as it becomes available.
