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Carson City fire

Accident ties up traffic at William and Saliman; streets busy today with motorcycles, BrewFest

Carson City Fire Department and rescue personnel were called to a three-vehicle accident this afternoon at the intersection of Saliman and William streets.

The accident was reported at 12:09 p.m., in the westbound lane, tying up traffic along William Street. Minor injuries were reported. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are diverting traffic.

Traffic diverted on Carson City Freeway following crash

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's patrol officers and the Nevada Highway Patrol were at the scene of an accident Friday night in the southbound lane of I-580 at 5th Street.
The crash was reported shortly before 7 p.m., according to NHP. Care Flight was not called and cleanup around the accident was underway as of 7:30 p.m., with traffic diverted.
It is unknown if anyone was hurt or the extent of injuries. According to police scanner dispatch, one person declined treatment.

Two accidents, one involving bicyclist reported on west side of town

Two accidents this afternoon at roughly the same time in Carson City were called into dispatch. One involves a crash between a bicycle and a vehicle and the other was a two-vehicle crash, according to Carson City dispatch.

The bicycle accident was reported at around 2:35 p.m. in the area of Telegraph and Winters. The injured person was said to be a juvenile with a headache and lacerations to her face. Carson City Fire Department rescue teams have responded.

In the vehicle accident on Musser and Mountain streets, it appears to be a non-injury accident.

Carson City hosts Sept. 12 fire and heavy equipment open house

Event Date: 
September 12, 2013 - 5:00pm

A chance for Carson City residents to see what it takes to keep the city safe from fire and the kind of heavy equipment used to maintain parks and roads, will be on display Thursday, Sept. 12.

The Carson City Equipment Open House begins at 5 p.m. at the Fire Training Facility at Station 52, 2400 East College Parkway.

The open house provides an opportunity for the city to demonstrate some of its equipment and functions. It is being hosted by the Carson City fire, parks and public works departments. Drinks and hot dogs will be served at this free event.

Obituary: Tom P. Friend

November 5, 1945 - August 19, 2013 Tom moved to Carson City in 1961 from Gold Beach Oregon. His career was with Carson City Fire Department, from 1969 to 1998. He enjoyed cam...

Carson City man wanted for felony domestic battery found hiding in attic

A 50-year-old Carson City man, who hid from authorities in an attic, was arrested Sunday and faces a felony domestic battery charge with strangulation. William Elliott was arrested in the 1500 block of Rand at 7:26 p.m.

According to the arrest report officers responded to the Rand address for a report of a man brandishing a gun and possibly domestic battery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she walked into her home and the locks were changed.

Carson City firefighters assist with Rim Fire, more than 20 major events this year

An active wildfire season has sent Carson City Fire Department personnel on more than 20 assignments this year, including the Rim Fire burning near Yosemite National Park.

On Saturday Carson City Fire Department Capt. Matt Donnelly was assigned as a strike team leader with other area engines to the fire, which has chewed nearly 180,000 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County. Thick smoke from the Rim Fire continues to push through Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and much of Northern Nevada.

Rescue teams called for injured climber in Clear Creek Canyon

Carson City fire department, sheriff's office and search and rescue responded Friday night to an injured 23-year-old Lake Tahoe climber in Clear Creek Canyon. The climber was stuck hanging from rocks in the canyon and may have compound fractures, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Care Flight was ordered to respond to the scene however the smoke was too thick for a helicopter to land. The climber was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Teenager on bicycle hit by vehicle at Saliman and Fifth in Carson City

UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy was injured after colliding with a car in the area of Saliman Road and Fifth Street Wednesday afternoon, the Carson City Sheriff's Office confirms.

The accident investigation shows the vehicle, a Honda Civic, was traveling eastbound through the intersection on a green light, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Matt Smith.

Four evacuated briefly after broken gas line at Roland and Bigelow

Carson City firefighters were called to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon in which a two-inch line was severed. Four residents in the neighborhood of Bigelow and Roland were evacuated, Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said.

Southwest Gas was notified. The leak was capped at 2:05 p.m.

Carson City woman faces DUI charge after her vehicle hits light pole, refuses field sobriety tests

A Carson City woman faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and failure to maintain a single lane of traffic after an accident on Thursday night in which her vehicle hit a light pole in the 3700 block of North Carson Street.

The 64-year-old woman, a state employee, told officers she had not been drinking but then admitted to one drink at a local bar and restaurant. Officers report the woman had blood on her face and chest. She declined medical attention after an evaluation by Carson City Fire Department personnel.

Carson City Fire Department launches Citizens Academy in September

The Carson City Fire Department will host an eight-week free Citizens Fire Academy, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29. The program is designed to give an overview of the fire department, emergency operations, public safety dispatch and other emergency services.

The academy is ideal for those wanting to know how emergency calls are dispatched; why an engine will respond with an ambulance on medical emergencies and how to make homes or businesses safe.

Light smoke from lint near laundry room triggers fire alarm at Carson City Courthouse

Carson City courthouse staff heeded to a fire alarm Wednesday, leaving the Musser Street building after light smoke from lint in a laundry facility triggered an alarm at around 4:32 p.m., fire officials report.

The jail was not evacuated because there wasn't a fire, said Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi. Courthouse staff evacuated the building because there was a fire alarm, but no evacuation was ordered, said Giomi. City workers returned to the building at around 4:45 p.m.

Carson City celebrates National Night Out with new community initiatives

Carson City neighbors by the thousands gathered Tuesday evening at Mills Park for the 11th annual National Night Out.

The themes for the evening were community and neighborhood partnership and outreach. Judging by attendance, it was one of the largest gatherings thus far for the annual summer event, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

"The turnout is one of the biggest I've seen," said DARE officer Lisa Davis, a coordinator of the event. "It says a lot about our citizens who have come together for a cause we all want: A safe and healthy community."

Vehicle collides with gas line structure off of Highway 50 East

A vehicle collided with a gas structure in the area of a mobile home park at 4999 Highway 50 east in Carson City Monday afternoon. Initial reports are the accident caused a gas leak, according to dispatchers. The line was immediately secured, however, and firefighters will stand by until Southwest Gas arrives.

Carson City Fire Department and emergency personnel were dispatched at 4:17 p.m. to the accident. It is unknown at this time if there are injuries.

Neighborhood outreach is theme of Carson City Sheriff's National Night Out

With neighborhood outreach as the theme, Carson City Sheriff's Office organizers say the National Night Out event at Mills Park on Tuesday will also highlight a number of new community wide initiatives.

The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and brings thousands of Carson City residents to the park annually in a open house environment, providing partnerships between law enforcement and the community. In Carson City, this event represents the culmination of efforts made to address crime, drugs, and violence and is the largest event of its kind in the area.

Chase that began in Douglas County ends with crash on Carson City freeway; suspect taken by Care Flight

A vehicle chase that began in Douglas County ended on the Carson City I-580 freeway Sunday night with male suspect being flown by Care Flight after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the median.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were pursuing the vehicle after Douglas County authorities alerted them to the chase that crossed the county line at around 8:45 p.m.

Child struck by vehicle on Pheasant Drive in Carson City flown to hospital via Care Flight

UPDATE 8:40PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed that the driver involved in Thursday evening's accident involving a child on Pheasant Drive appears to be accidental and no charges will be filed at this time.

The driver "was driving along the roadway when the child walked in the way of the vehicle," said Sheriff Furlong.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Highway 395 and Topsy

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Thursday in the area of Highway 395 and Topsy Lane in Carson City and will be flown via Care Flight. The accident was reported in the northbound lane shortly after 5 p.m.

The victim was reported to be a female and was said to have an injury to her leg. It is unknown the extent or nature of the injuries. She was reported by first responders on the scene as being conscious.

Carson City Fire Department, Douglas County rescue, East Fork Fire and Rescue and Carson City sheriff's office deputies responded.

Vehicle fire in Carson City prompts evacuation of nearby buildings

Carson CIty Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to the 4000 block Gordon Street for a vehicle that burst into flames next several structures. No one was injured and the fire was knocked down quickly.

The owner of the vehicle was speaking with law enforcement and fire officials at the scene. Witnesses have told authorities they believe the fire may have been intentionally set by the owner/occupant of the vehicle. This has not been confirmed.

Motorcycle crash sends one to hospital via Care Flight

A motorcycle crash victim was taken by CareFlight after an accident Tuesday night near the intersection of Carson and Colorado streets in Carson City.

The motorcycle rider reportedly went over the top of the vehicle, landing on the pavement. They were conscious and moving around but appeared also have had seriously injuries.

The crash was reported at 5:29 p.m. The victim was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno. His injuries are unknown at this time.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City Fire Department responded.

Carson City man arrested for domestic battery, baby and mother bruised after being hit with pillow

A Carson City man was arrested and faces charges including domestic battery and gross misdemeanor child abuse after using a pillow to repeatedly beat on his girlfriend in which their baby also sustained a bruise to the face, authorities said.

Miguel Angel Paredes, 23, was arrested at 4:08 a.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive. He faces a gross misdemeanor charge of abuse or neglect of a child, two misdemeanor charges of domestic battery and a misdemeanor charge of obstructing an officer.

Carson City authorities arrest South Lake Tahoe man for felony assault

A 38-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony charge of assaulting a police officer and two misdemeanor charges after he was arrested early Sunday following a struggle with Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies in the 4600 block of Snyder Avenue.

Raymond Michael Elben is in the Carson City jail with bail of $11,549. According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the area before midnight Saturday for a report of a man on the ground.

Wildfire off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs extinguished

UPDATE 8:14PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the fire off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs has been extinguished. It was a 10-foot by 20-foot fire. A Carson Now reader said it was put out by a homeowner. Sierra Front reports they had help from East Fork Fire District.

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The Carson City Fire Department has been called to assist in a wildfire reported burning in Douglas County off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs. According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, smoke was seen at 7:25 p.m. Thursday in the area of Hobo Hot Springs.

Head-on crash at Highway 50 and Flint in Carson City; three taken by air ambulance

UPDATE 1:43PM: The head-on crash in Carson City on Highway 50 near Flint Drive Thursday morning involved a silver Mitsubishi sedan, occupied by a male driver and a white Kia Soul sedan, occupied by a male driver and female passenger, said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen. All three were flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Tarnahan Hill fire mop-up

Tarnahan Hill fire mop-up

Fire crews battle 25-acre Tarnahan wildfire southeast of Carson City

UPDATE 4:21PM July 4: The Tarnahan Fire burning southeast of Carson City is 10 percent contained. No structures are threatened at this time. After GPS of the area was made, the fire was downsized at noon to 25 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. Sierra Front had reported about 100 acres early this morning but re-adjusted the figure based on an overhead GPS reading.
Wind conditions are light.

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Carson City fire restrictions in place

With a heat wave developing throughout the region, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City, according to the city's website.

One flown by Care Flight, one in custody after stabbing on Hot Springs Road in Carson City

UPDATE 9:10AM: A Carson City man faces felony charges including including battery with a deadly weapon and burglary. Joseph Allison, 46, was arrested following Sunday night's stabbing in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road. Bail has been set at $50,000.

The condition of the victim, who was stabbed on the left side of his abdomen, just below the rib cage, and upper chest, is unknown at this time.

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UPDATE 9:35PM: A man was stabbed and flown by Care Flight to Renown Medical Center in Reno on Sunday night and another man is in custody following an argument that turned violent, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

A woman involved was injured and taken by ambulance. Her injuries were non-life threatening, according to the sheriff. The stabbing was reported at 8:50 p.m. in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road. Detectives remain on the scene.

The injured victim flown by Care Flight was reported to have been stabbed in the chest and stomach.

Rollover accident sends teen to hospital via Care Flight, 18-year-old arrested for DUI

UPDATE 9:33PM: An 18-year-old man is in custody and a 14-year-old was flown to the hospital after a vehicle rollover Wednesday night in Carson City.

The 14-year-old was taken to Renown Medical Center by Care Flight with head and neck injuries, said Carson City Sgt. Scott McDaniel. The condition of the injured teen is unknown at this time.

The rollover was reported at around 7:50 p.m. on Marsh Road at the end of Fifth Street. The rollover happened on the city street, said McDaniel.

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