The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is letting the public know that access through Hungry Valley Tribal lands into Lemmon Valley is restricted due to the Hawk Fire and ongoing evacuation operations.
RSIC says they're assisting the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office with preventing residents from returning to mandatory evacuation zones in Lemmon Valley by passing through tribal lands.
The Indian Colony has released the following statement, "Do not attempt to use Hungry Valley as an alternate route into Lemmon Valley or to bypass Washoe County road closures."
"RSIC Tribal lands are not a public detour around evacuation checkpoints. Please follow all instructions from RSIC Tribal Police, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Highway Patrol, and Hawk Fire emergency personnel."
Hungry Valley residents are permitted access to their community through Eagle Canyon Drive, subject to identification and directions from law enforcement at checkpoints.
