Washoe County deputies are working to resolve a situation involving a person inside a home near Sprucewood Drive in Sun Valley.
Our photographer at the scene reports deputies used a loudspeaker in an attempt to speak with an unidentified person inside the home. SWAT members are also on scene.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public to avoid the area near Gerdes Avenue and use alternate routes until the situation is resolved. The advisory was issued at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue helped put out a fire that occurred at the home. It is not yet clear what caused the fire or the circumstances that led to the incident.
Officials have not released additional details at this time.
If you have any information that can help authorities, call or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.
⚠️TMFR supporting @WashoeSheriff on Sprucewood Dr, in defensive suppression operations to confine fire to doublewide structure and prevent spread to nearby properties. pic.twitter.com/si88Gh5Nxy
— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) July 21, 2026
