Fire crews responded to a garbage truck fire near I-580 in south Washoe Valley early Wednesday afternoon.
The fire started around 12:15 p.m. and put up a lot of black smoke in the immediate area.
The smoke could be seen on a few NDOT traffic cameras.
Old 395 near Steptoe Lane is temporarily closed in both directions while crews respond to the fire.
No injuries were reported.
⚠️#TMFR Firefighters knocked down a garbage truck fire in Washoe Valley at old US 395 and Steptoe Lane. Fire extended into the garbage area. No injuries reported or spread to the wildland. pic.twitter.com/RVB7fBEh8M
— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) September 18, 2024
