Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center
Current Fire Information (6/27/06, 0855 hours)
Information on wildfire starts in the region:
A staging area is being set up at a dirt clearing on Hytech Drive (off Arrowhead Drive at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Arrowhead) starting 0900 for the media. Shots of the current air attack are available on site.
Within the Sierra Front response area, at least 16 fires have been reported since the recent thunderstorm activity passed through the area.
A Red Flag warning has been issued for the Linehan Complex fire from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm today for dry lightning, low humidity, high temperatures and erratic winds.
A Type III Incident Management team will take over management of the fire this morning, at 0700 hours.
The Command Post is located at Carson City High School, on Saliman Road in Carson City.
All available ground and air resources are being dispatched as they become available.
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I saw on the dispatch log that there was going to be something at that school. They are talking about making a complex out of all the little fires. Last I heard there were 50 of them, although I suspect some have been caught since they said that.
here's a story from a Reno TV station that runs down some of them:
A lightning storm started about two dozen fires in Northern Nevada Monday. About 1,000 firefighters are fighting wildfires in Nevada and the Susanville area. Firefighting authorities will meet in Carson City this morning to establish a central command over all the fires, which will be known collectively as the Sierra-Tahoe Complex Fires.
Linehan Complex Fire: Authorities say two fires are burning together near the community of Mound House, just east of Carson City. The fires had burned about 1,500 acres by Monday night, but the acre jumped to 6,000 by Tuesday morning. The fire also jumped U.S. Highway 50. Authorities had closed the highway from Arrowhead Drive to SR 341 (Geiger Grade) for several hours, but it reopened before 11:00 p.m. Monday. Sierra Front Interagency Fire Dispatch says voluntary evacuations are in place near Linehan Road. About 150 to 300 homes and businesses are threatened. Dayton High School is being used as an evacuation center. Domestic animals and livestock can be taken to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. For more information residents should call (775) 246-6209. 300 firefighters, 60 fire engines, and 4 water tenders are fighting this fire.
Cheney Fire: The Cheney fire burned about 640 acres near Susanville Monday night. Residents in the Marino Manor housing complex were evacuated as a precaution. As of Monday at 11:00 p.m., many residents were allowed to return home, though 10 to 20 homes were still evacuated. Crews were working overnight to restore power to residents.
Iron Mountain Fire: There are two fires burning northwest of Stagecoach. The Iron Mountain fire is 100 acres and the Copper Fire is 25 acres. There are reports the fire has jumped Highway 50. Residents near the fire lines are urged to be prepared for evacuations.
Palomino Valley Fire: The Reno Fire Department says the Palomino Valley Fire consists of three fires. The fires are burning in the Calle de La Plata area in Palomino Valley, including Crazy Horse Road. The fire is about 1,500 to 2,000 acres and as of Monday night there were no estimates on containment. Fire officials say there are homes in the area. About 50 firefighters are having a difficult time fighting this fire because of strong winds.
Oregon Fire: The Oregon Fire is burning north of Lemmon Valley near Oregon Boulevard and Matterhorn Boulevard. As of Monday at 11:00 p.m. the fire was 70% contained and had burned 60 acres. Overnight, Reno Firefighters were working hot spots and single tree torching within the interior of the fire. Earlier Monday evening firefighters were able to diminish the threat to homes by taking advantage of the shift in winds. Three single-engine air tankers (SEATS) were pulled off the fire because of gusty winds. Approximately 120 firefighters are fighting this fire.
Balls Canyon Fire: The Balls Canyon Fire, north of Reno near Bordertown, started Sunday night. Fire officials say the fire grew 400 acres on Monday to 1,500 acres. The fire is 60% contained, and fire officials hope to have it contained by Wednesday night. Overnight on Monday firefighters were back burning brush and trees to prevent the fire from spreading. A Chinook helicopter dropped water on the fire on Monday. About 250 fire personal are fighting the Balls Canyon Fire.
Squaw Creek Reservoir Fire: The Squaw Creek Reservoir Fire is burning north of Gerlach. Fire officials say it's 1,500 acres.
Olinghouse Fire: The Olinghouse Fire in Storey County is contained. The fire burned 6,800 acres near the Wal-Mart Distribution center. The fire started on Friday. Firefighters were responding to smaller fires in the area on Monday. No structures were threatened.
Eagle Pitcher Fire: This fire is burning near I-80 at Patrick, not far from the Olinghouse Fire burn area. About 50 acres have burned so far.
Elko Fires: The Suzie Fire is 40,000 acres about 10 miles northwest of Elko. This fire is 10% contained. The Elburz Fire, 10 miles northeast of Elko, is 9,600 acres and 20% contained. A third fire, the Grayrock Fire, is about 250 acres 12 miles northwest of Elko.
Stay with News 4 and KRNV.com throughout the day and evening for continuing updates on the fires burning around our region.
http://www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5081848