Crews Contain Lightning-Sparked Fires In Reno

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UPDATE: The U.S. Forest Service says both the 120-acre Kiowa and 192-acre Hoge Fires are now 100% contained and controlled.

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Sunday 8:25 p.m. UPDATE: The Hoge Fire is 100% contained according to Humboldt-Toiyabe Nation Forest. 

Sunday 4:30 p.m. UPDATE: 

The U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest says that high humidity, cooler temperatures, and lack of wind helped firefighters fight the lightning-caused Hoge and Kiowa Fires burning on Peavine Mountain. As of Sunday morning, fire crews are mopping up and securing the perimeter of both fires, which were burning in grass and brush. There are no evacuations for either fire.

The Hoge Fire is located on Peavine Mountain, northwest of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. It is 192 acres and 40 percent contained. Resources include one hand crew and three engines.

The Kiowa Fire is located on the southeast side of Peavine Mountain, about a mile north of the Hoge Fire. It is 120 acres and 70 percent contained. Due to rough terrain, fire crews had to hike to the fire. Resources include two hand crews.

This morning, a helicopter will be flying over both fires to accurately map them. It is also expected that containment will increase. Both fires are on land managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, north of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.

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Crews are responding to multiple lightning-sparked fires in north Reno.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says that they are working two fires in the Antelope Valley area. They say that they have a good handle on them and will continue to mop them up overnight.

They also say that there are two other fires burning on Peavine Mountain called the Hoge Fire and the Kiowa Fire-- both are holding at 150 acres. 

Officials ask that you stay off of the mountain as crews try to contain the fires. 

There are no evacuation advisories at this time but Chief Moore of TMFPD says that residents in the Panther Valley need to remain vigilant.

First responders are answering calls based on priority. With so much fire activity they ask that you only call 911 in the event of emergencies.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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