Update, 9:45 p.m.:

According to the Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, one lane is now open on eastbound I-80. All lanes on westbound I-80 remain open.

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Update, 7:45 p.m.:

According to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the State Fire was three acres and has been put out with assistance from helicopter drops. Crews are currently mopping up.

No buildings were burned, and no injuries have been reported.

The Reno Fire Department and the Bureau of Land Management both responded, along with Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.

I-80 eastbound is closed west of Gold Ranch but one lane is expected to reopen soon, as of 7:45 p.m.

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Original Story, 6:30 p.m.:

A fire has broken out near I-80 in Verdi and is putting up a lot of smoke.

Please avoid the area if possible.

We have reached out to officials for more information.

We will update you as we learn more.