July 17, 3:45 p.m. Update
Forward progress has been stopped on the fire and Reno Fire crews are now mopping up hot spots. All evacuation warnings have been lifted.
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Fire crews are fighting a vegetation fire burning near Interstate 80 and McCarran Blvd in west Reno.
The Reno Fire Department says they have 21 units committed to the blaze and they're getting assistance from surrounding departments.
They're estimating that between 6 and 8 acres have burned.
The fire started just after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.
West Fourth Street is currently closed, and an evacuation warning has been issued.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
