UPDATE: The United States Forest Service (USFS) in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest says their law enforcement is asking for help with any information regarding the Peavine Fire that broke out on Sunday.
They said the fire was determined to be human caused, but the specific cause is still under investigation.
USFS said the fire started around 3:30 p.m. on August 25, on the northeast side of Peavine Mountain near Reno.
They said the fire burned seven acres and multiple agencies responded, including Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD).
Anyone with any information is urged to contact USFS at (775) 355-5327.
— Humboldt Toiyabe NF (@HumboldtToiyabe) August 27, 2019
Original Story: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District has crews on scene of a fire burning on the northeast side of Peavine Peak.
They say the fire is estimated at just under seven acres and forward progress has been stopped.
This fire did not threaten any structures.
It's unknown how this fire was started.
This is a developing story.
??#TMFPD Crews on scene of a brushfire east side of Peavine, est. 1 acre in size. No further information at this time. @washoecounty @WashoeSheriff
— Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (@TMFPD) August 25, 2019
