Where to go: Evacuation, shelter information for Reno wildfire near Callahan Road
What you need to know about evacuation and shelter options for evacuees impacted by the ongoing wildfire in Reno.
Wind-driven wildfire forces evacuations in south Reno
The county is asking residents to leave immediately and an evacuation center has been set up at the South Valleys Library. All large animals can be taken to the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. Mt. Rose Highway is currently shut down to all traffic between Wedge Parkway and Douglas Fir Drive in both directions.
Wind-driven fire forces evacuations in south Reno
Washoe County has issued an evacuation order for the Callahan Ranch area in south Reno, encompassing part of the Arrowcreek and the Galena areas. The evacuation line runs right up to Montreux Golf Course. According to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection ...
Reno fire forcing evacuations near Callahan Ranch, 1,700 without power in 89511 ZIP code
A wildfire has prompted evacuations in the Callahan Ranch area in south Reno. South Valleys Library has been established as the evacuation center.
Wind-whipped wildfire near Reno leads to evacuations
Authorities ordered evacuations of hundreds of homes southwest of Reno and closed the main highway to Lake Tahoe.
Fire breaks out in south Reno, forces evacuations
New evacuations zones have been added. Those are posted below: Update at 11:46 a.m.: The Atlantis says it is offering evacuees a discounted rate of $59 Monday night with resort fees waived. Guests must provide proof of residence in the evacuation zone.
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