Courtesy of Michael A Hautekeet
WASHOE VALLEY: Highway 395 ALT is now open in both directions after a wildfire closed the highway from Eastlake to Bellevue. @nevadadot
- NHP Northern Command (@NHPNorthernComm) August 18, 2018
According to the Truckee Meadows Fire Department, structures are threatened. Evacuations are ongoing from High Camp Court off Franktown to Old 395 and east to List Country Road. Residents can go to the small gym at Galena High School. It's burning near the intersection of I-580 and Old 395. It started about 3 p.m. Old U.S. 395 is closed between Bellevue and East Lake Boulevard in Washoe Valley.UPDATE: No further assistance is required for those with horse/livestock trailers. Thank you to all that were willing to step up. Continue to avoid the area and do not stop along the Highway to take photos/videos. Let first responders dedicate their resources to the incident.
- NHP Northern Command (@NHPNorthernComm) August 17, 2018
WILDFIRE: Highway 395 ALT through Washoe Valley. Highway 395 Alternate is closed from Bellevue to Eastlake. Structures threatened. Anyone with horse trailers or livestock trailers is being asked for assistance. Come to 395 ALT at Bellevue to Command Post. @nevadadot
— NHP Northern Command (@NHPNorthernComm) August 17, 2018
Deputies assisting @TMFPD with an active fire near homes in area of Old 395 and East Lake on the west side of road. Evacuations are underway. Avoid the area for emergency personnel. pic.twitter.com/kM4FBN3vnQ
— Washoe Sheriff (@WashoeSheriff) August 17, 2018
Truckee Meadows Fire on site in Washoe Valley area, 5 acre bush fire, slow spread, heavy fuel, structures threatened.
— Truckee Meadows Fire (@TMFPD) August 17, 2018