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Watch: Pinehaven fire at Cocklin Farm in western Reno
The Pinehoven Fire 2020 began on Tuesday afternoon 17 November in the midst of a severe wind storm.
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A Fire burning in the area of Cocklin Farm 1,200 acres around West Renault have been burned and 500 structures threatened.
The fire, known as the Pinehoven Fire, started Tuesday afternoon.
It was one of four fires in the area, including two fires near Doyle and Chilcott on Renault’s northern California border and another small fire stopped by crews in Spanish Springs.
High wind counseling is also in effect for most of Reno, Carson City and Mainton areas, including the city of Virginia.
Electricity has been cut off in the area of Cocklin Farm. Kohl’s Ranch start is also in a code yellow lock.
Here’s all we know about fire at this time:
Sissolak declares a state of emergency
Declaring a state of emergency will ensure firefighters receive resources from local, state and federal levels.
Map: Keep track of pinehoven fires and other western wildfires
The mayor of Reno signed the emergency notice
Mayor Hillary Schive signed the emergency notice for the Pinehoven fire.
How big is the fire in Renault?
The pinehoven fire engulfed 1,200 acres.
Where is the Pinehoven Fire now?
The pinehoven fire on Gail’s farm is still burning, but has now spread to areas of the valley near Gibraltar Drive and McCarran Boulevard.
The fire also affected the following areas:
- McCarran passed Boulevard
- Cash Boulevard
- Skyline Boulevard
Drivers should avoid these areas.
What staff are fighting the fire?
The Reno Fire Department is receiving assistance from twenty strike groups, including a fire response from California.
When did the fire on Cowlin’s farm start?
The fire broke out in western Reno around 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Are the structures threatened?
Reno city officials say the fire threatens 500 structures.
When will the wind stop at Reno ?: The National Weather Service says it could be hours
Are any structures destroyed?
RGJ photographer Jason Bean, who is in the scene, said at least five houses had been burned in an area east of McCarran Boulevard near Skyline Boulevard.
Many houses are burning for a bean, and no strong wind is blowing. He says firefighters tried to save a house, but had to leave before going inside the roof.
What are the eviction orders?
The following locations are under eviction orders:
- Sierra Pine Drive
- Mountainshire Drive
- Chaplain Drive
- Ridgeview Court from Bella Sierra Court and Vista View
- Southeast of Mansanida and areas around Lake Stanley
- Skyline Boulevard
- Cash Boulevard
Pinehoven Fire Exhaust Area Map
Here is a map of the fire extinguishing area, which extends from the north to Cocklin Parkway and to the south by Cocklin Ranch Shopping Center and Greensboro Drive and Lockerridge Shores.
Where can residents go?
An evacuation center has been set up by the Red Cross Washoe County Senior Center, Which is located at 1155 E. 9th St. in Reno.
The center cannot provide shelter due to COVID, and people must stay in their vehicles in the parking lot until further notice.
Has the fire in Renault cut off electricity?
Currently, 7,100 customers are energized for safety, after NV Energy cut off electricity to affected areas.
Are schools affected?
All classes at Reno High, Swab Middle and Cocklin Elementary were canceled Wednesday.
Previous update: The WCSD said some students could not be picked up by their parents due to traffic conditions caused by the fire. Students who can’t take it are at Reno High School.
Students going to Reno High School must be there by 4:30 and parents must pick up the mask and ID.
The school is currently in a yellow locked condition with a precautionary code due to the fire.
The school police have been responding to the school, but for now, the school Not threatened by fire.
Parents are asked to take their children with them.
The city of Reno opens the telephone connection
Anyone with concerns can call (775) 334-4636 by 10pm
More information can be found here Reno.cove / Pinehovenfire
Nevada Fire Map
Joe Jacques is a digital producer with the USA Today network. You can find him on Twitter OJoeJacquezAZ.
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