Truckee Meadows Fire District sent the REMS team, which is a specialized unit that provides advanced medical care and rapid transport.
According to Air Quality Index, air in some parts of Reno were unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Air quality in the Reno-Sparks area is being reported as moderate on Wednesday night as smoke from prescribed burns has blown into northern Nevada.
According to AirNow.gov, air quality in Reno is currently unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Fall and winter typically bring cooler temperatures and precipitation, which are ideal for conducting prescribed fires.
Prescribed fire is a proactive tool for several purposes, including reducing hazardous fuels (overgrown vegetation).
The funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Actand the American Rescue Plan.
The funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and the American Rescue Plan, both of which Senator Rosen helped pass.
Last year, the burn code was in place for 120 days – of those days, 119 were green and 1 was yellow.
There are no smoke-related warnings or advisories in Washoe County at this time.