Controlled burning going on today around Riverview Park area
UPDATE: Click onto the video below to see some fantastic video footage of the controlled burn via drone. The footage is by Carson City resident Joe Childs.
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Several calls to Carson City dispatch have been made regarding a controlled burn happening today, Tuesday, around Riverview Park. The burn was planned and is between 5 and 10 acres, according to Carson City dispatch. It is emitting a lot of smoke in the area.
At no time did the fire ever get out of control, according to dispatch. The burn is winding down late this morning. The Carson City Fire Department is doing the burning. Homes in the area were tagged prior to the burning, according to dispatch.
"If you are uncertain about fire or you see other fires, you are encouraged to call just in case," said Carson City Emergency dispatcher Liz Hertz.