| Reno Gazette Journal
Clock: A pinehaven fire broke out in the Cufflin Ranch area of West Reno
The Pinhaven Fire started on Tuesday afternoon, November 17, 2020, amidst strong winds.
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A fire in the Cufflin Ranch area in West Reno has burned 1,500 acres and endangered 500 structures.
The blaze, known as the Pinehaven Fire, began Tuesday afternoon.
It is one of four fires in the area, including two near Doyle and Chilcott on the California border north of Reno and another small fire stopped by the crew in Spanish Springs.
The wind is also in high advisory effect for large Reno, Carson City and Minden areas along with Virginia City.
Electricity has been cut in the Cufflin Ranch area. Cufflin Ranch Elementary is also on the code yellow lockdown.
Here is what we know about fire right now:
Reno Mayor signs emergency declaration
Mayor Hillary Shiv has signed an immediate declaration for the Pinahaven Fire.
How big is the fire in Reno?
The Pinehaven Fire has grown to 1,500 acres.
Where is the Pinehaven Fire now?
The Pinhaven Fire is burning in the Kaugh Flynn Ranch area, but it has now spread to the valley areas near Gibraltar Drive and McCarran Boulevard.
The fire is also affecting the following areas.
- Cross the boulevard
- Cashill Boulevard
- Skyline Boulevard
Drivers should avoid these areas.
Which employees are fighting the fire?
The Reno Fire Department is receiving assistance from twenty strike teams, including the California Fire Response.
When did the Flynn Ranch fire start?
The fire broke out in West Reno around 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Are the structures threatened?
Reno city officials say the fire is threatening 500 structures.
When will Reno stop the wind ?: The National Weather Service says it could be hours
Have any structures been destroyed?
According to RJJ photographer Jason Bean, who is on the scene, at least five houses have burned down in the neighborhood east of McCarran Boulevard near Skyline Boulevard.
Multiple houses per bean are also burning, and strong winds are not coming. He also says firefighters tried to save the house but were evacuated before the roof collapsed.
What are the migration orders?
The following locations are under relocation order:
- Sierra Pine Drive
- Mountainshire Drive
- Chapel Drive
- Reservoir court from Bella Sierra Court and Vista View
- Southeast of Manzanita and the area around Stanley Lake
- Skyline Boulevard
- Cashill Boulevard
Map of the Pinehaven Fire Migration Area
Here is a map of the firefighting area, which stretches north from Cofflin Parkway and south to Cufflin Ranch Shopping Center on Greensboro Drive and Lakeridge Shores.
Where can residents move?
A migration center has been set up at Red Cross Woe Shaw County Senior Center, Which in Reno 1155 e. Located at 9th st.
The center will not be able to provide shelter to the people gathering due to covid, and people must stay in their vehicles in the parking lot until further notice.
Is the fire raging in Reno?
Currently, 7,100 customers are de-energized for safety after NV Energy cut off electricity in the affected areas.
Has Cufflin Ranch Elementary School been affected?
Update: The WCSDA said some students were not able to be picked up by parents due to traffic conditions caused by the fire. Students who were unable to attend are at Reno High School.
Students who go to Reno High School should be there by 4:30 p.m., and parents should bring a mask and ID to choose from.
The school is currently on a warning code yellow lockdown due to the fire.
School police are responding to the school, but currently, the school Not threatened by Blaze.
Parents are asked to choose their children.
Nevada fire map
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Jac Jacques is a digital producer with USA Today Network. You can find it on Twitter JoeJacquezAZ.
