Here is the latest from Washoe County on evacuations. Go here as this list is being updated.
EVACUATIONS
Evacuation areas-
Damonte High School is evacuation center for this fire
Evacuation information inside the 775 area code call 211. Outside the area call 775-337-5800
Small animals can be evacuated to Damonte High School
Large animals can be evacuated to Reno Livestock Events Center
Evacuation Tips and Guidebook
ROAD CLOASURES
US 395 at Mt. Rose Highway to Eastlake Blvd.
Eastlake Blvd.
Portions of Mt. Rose Highway
Sheriff's Office Providing Updates on Washoe Fire Via Twitter
Follow @washoecounty, @washoesheriff, and @cityofreno on Twitter for updates. The hashtag for this incident is #washoefire
Official Release; Washoe County in State of Emergency
Reno, Nevada. January 19, 2012. Washoe County Manager Katy Simon has declared an official emergency for Washoe County as a wildfire burns in the northern Washoe Valley area.At approximately 1pm on Thursday, January 19, a swift moving brush fire, fueled by heavy fuels and high winds, began burning in North Washoe Valley, prompting evacuation requests in the old Washoe City area, Pleasant Valley, and Saint James Village areas.
At 3pm, in response to the severity of the fire, County Manager Katy Simon declared a state of emergency for Washoe County. The declaration allows the County to apply for reimbursement for costs related to the fire and request additional resources as appropriate.
For official information regarding the fire, citizens are encouraged to visit www.washoecounty.us and follow @washoesheriff and @washoecounty, and @cityofreno on Twitter for the latest official information.
A press conference is being scheduled for 5pm at Galena High School.