Early wildfire burns Reno homes
An early-season wildfire in Reno burned at least two homes and temporarily shut down Interstate 80’s westbound lanes, officials said.
An undetermined number of people were evacuated from homes and businesses after the afternoon brush fire near a shopping center broke out.
No injuries were reported.
The flames were fanned by wind gusts of up to 20 mph and another day of unseasonably warm weather -- the day’s high of 78 tied Reno’s record for the date set in 1972.
About 100 firefighters were battling the blaze, and the cause was under investigation.
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