‘Get Set’ evacuation zones have been put in effect West of Somersett Ridge in the Verdi area due to the growing Bull Fire.
Follow http://perimetermap.com for evacuations. If you are in a yellow warning zone, you should be collecting your go-bag, water/food, prescriptions, and other necessities in case you have to evacuate. Be ready and go if your zone turns to red.
The 1,100-acre fire started after 10:45 a.m. on Friday.
An evacuation order has been issued for portions of Washoe County. You can see it in red -
The Washoe County School District says Verdi Elementary School will do a controlled early release of students due to the Bull Fire. Families will need to pick up students in-person immediately. After-school activities are canceled for today.
The WCSD says the fire is also impacting school bus transportation for students who attend Westergard Elementary School, Billinghurst Middle School and McQueen High School. Students whose bus stops are in the yellow or red zones should remain at school until their families can pick them up in-person.
For information on current yellow and red zone classifications, click on this line
“While first responders are actively working to suppress the Bull Fire, I want to remind everyone to please stay away and give them the space they need to work safely,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam. “We know our community wants to stay informed and look out for one another, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Unnecessary traffic can delay emergency response and interfere with suppression efforts, so please help us by keeping roads clear and avoiding the incident area.”
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue says the fire is burning in grass and brush moving at a moderate rate of spread.
Aircraft are working lower flank to keep it on the hill while engines and crews are working in from the west. Dozers are working in from the south.
TMFR says no buildings are immediately impacted.
There's no immediate word on how the fire started.
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