Northern Nevada Public Health has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the Reno-Sparks area due to smoke from regional wildfires, including the Floriston and Dome fires, until further notice.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy range for PM2.5 in the Verdi and North Valleys areas this afternoon into Thursday morning due to the Floriston Fire, based on air quality models and sensors (Learn more about AQI Ranges).
AQI in Eastern Sparks and Spanish Springs may reach the Moderate to USG this afternoon and into Thursday morning due to the Dome Fire, based on air quality models and sensors.
The fire, about nine miles northeast of Truckee, started around 10 a.m. on Wednesday and has burned an estimated 298 acres.
I-80 west is closed at the Nevada state line.
According to CAL FIRE, the fire is threatening I-80, the Truckee watershed, and nearby natural resources. Additional air and ground resources have been requested.
Nevada County has issued a level 3 GO NOW evacuation order surrounding Boca Reservoir:
See the latest evacuation information at Genasys Protect.
The cause remains under investigation.
Anyone affected by the evacuations from the fire in Floriston is eligible for a discounted rate of $49 a night with no resort fees at J Resort. Rate code to book online is: Flor26
