UPDATE - August 11:
Seven homes at the Sierra Sol Mobile Home Community in Sparks have been deemed uninhabitable following Monday night's fire, while preliminary findings indicate that unattended outdoor cooking caused the blaze.
The Sparks Fire Department said the investigation remains ongoing, but investigators have identified unattended outdoor cooking as the preliminary cause. The department is reminding residents not to leave grills or other outdoor cooking appliances unattended and to keep them a safe distance from homes and other combustible materials.
The fire was reported at the mobile home community on Parlanti Lane near Prater Way and Marina Gateway. Four trailers were initially reported to be involved in the blaze.
Fire officials said no residents or first responders were injured.
Firefighters from Sparks and Reno responded to the fire, with assistance from the Sparks Police Department, Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, NV Energy and the Northern Nevada Peer Support Network.
The agencies provided fire and emergency response, utility assistance and support for residents and first responders. RTC provided a bus where displaced residents could shelter and cool off, while the American Red Cross assisted people who were displaced with immediate needs and temporary support.
The Red Cross was also responding to assist residents affected by the fire.
The Sparks Fire Department said outdoor cooking equipment should always be monitored while in use and kept a safe distance from structures and combustible materials.
ORIGINAL STORY - August 10:
Firefighters are battling a large fire at the Sierra Sol Mobile Home Park in Sparks.
Four trailers are involved in the blaze, according to a release from the City of Sparks.
It is happening on Parlanti Lane near Prater Way and Marina Gateway.
Crews from Sparks and Reno are working together to combat the fire.
People are asked to avoid Prater Way between Sparks and McCarran Boulevards, as well as Marina Gateway south to Lincoln Way and west to Howard Drive.
Nobody has been reported injured in the fire, and the Red Cross is heading to the scene.
The cause is under investigation.
