UPDATE 6:32AM: The early Sunday morning structure fire at a home in the 3300 block of Kitchen Drive caused “heavy fire damage,” said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. All residents of the home were outside when firefighters arrived. One person was taken to the hospital for what is believed to be smoke inhalation, said Horton. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department firefighters responded early Sunday morning a two-alarm structure fire in the 3300 block of Kitchen Drive. One person was reportedly taken to the hospital.
Multiple engines and outside mutual aid responded at 3:48 a.m. to the house fire and fought it from all sides before gaining control of it. As of 4:30 a.m. firefighters were doing overhaul after a knockdown, with a CCFD battalion chief reporting the fire was out as of 5:32 a.m. The home is heavily damaged. The cause is under investigation.
One person was evaluated on scene for injuries and taken to the hospital, according to incident command via dispatch. Their condition is unknown at this time.
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Red Cross has been notified as there are, reportedly, seven people who occupy the home, per incident command and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
People are advised to stay away from the area. NV Energy and Southwest Gas have also responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
We will update as information becomes available.
