If you are an NV Energy customer relying on active use of medical equipment at home, the company says there's a number you can call to receive priority help.
It happened on Plumas St. and St. Lawrence. No update on when power will be restored.
All power for those in the PSOM area has been restored.
Both directions of I-580 will periodically be closed for up to 20 minutes between Arrowhead Drive in northern Carson City and Eastlake Boulevard exit 10 in Washoe Valley.
The schedule is subject to change based on weather and other factors.
Smoke from the half-acre fire could be seen along the highway.
NV Energy is reporting that more than 450 customers are without power across Washoe County right now.
The National Weather Service warns Northern Nevada residents of hazardous travel conditions over the Sierra passes
The shutoffs come as a new wildfire broke out in Napa County, prompting the evacuation of residents and a hospital.
NV Energy says it is canceling its planned power shutoff to Incline Village.
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