Update:
The Garnet Fire in Fresno is now at 69% containment.
Truckee Meadows Fire District says (TMFR), they sent the REMS team, which is a specialized unit that provides advanced medical care and rapid transport for injured or ill firefighters in difficult-to-access environments.
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The Garnet Fire in California has grown significantly without an increase in containment, and its smoke is continuing to affect areas in Nevada.
The lightning-sparked fire in the Sierra National Forest has burned 54,925 acres -- an increase of 20,000 acres over three days -- and sits at 14% containment.
On Monday morning, there was not a lot of smoke visible in Gardnerville, but there was enough to leave a burning scent in the air.
Air quality levels in Gardnerville got up to moderate on Monday.
The town is just to the northwest of a region of hazardous air quality in Mineral and Lyon counties, according to AirNow's interactive map.
According to AirNow's Interactive Map of Air Quality, Gardnerville (blue pin) is located near an area of unhealthy air quality, shown in red.
Most of the haze in Gardnerville is concentrated along the mountains surrounding the area. One neighbor said that's all he's noticed so far.
"I like the better view than this when I go camping," said Mark Stirling. "But, other than that, I haven't had any issues."
Stirling says he has noticed some impacts to local air quality, but it's a lot tamer compared to other recent fires. So far, the smoke has avoided Gardnerville to the east for the most part.
Mick Cavnar is another neighbor living in Gardnerville.
While the haze was only noticeable near the mountains, Cavnar says he advises against being outdoors should the smoke get worse, or if you're in a sensitive group.
"If it gets pretty bad or if you have any health issues," Cavnar said, "I would definitely stay out. Or stay in, I guess you should say."
He says the wind sweeping through the valley on Monday afternoon should help with the haze.
"The wind's probably helping a little bit, you know, getting it up out of the valley instead of just letting it sit in there," Cavnar said.
If air pollution exceeds moderate levels, the National Weather Service advises sensitive groups to remain indoors and avoid strenuous activities.
