A Red Flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Carson City and Douglas County region through 9 p.m. on Sunday. Go to and bookmark www.carsonweather.com for the latest.
The warning went into effect at around 3 this afternoon because of gusty winds and low humidity. Earlier today, a small brush fire was reported at the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range, located at 4000 Flint Road. The fire was extinguished.