Are there fires in Reno, Nevada today? Smoke from elephant fires sparks fear among residents; horrific videos continue to emerge
Reno residents are worried about fire There was significant smoke there on Monday. However, it appears to have come from the nearby Elephant Fire, which has burned more than 6,442 acres. As of this writing, there are no confirmed fires in Reno; nevada.
The National Weather Service (NWS) noted that “smoke from regional wildfires, including the Elephant Fire, may contribute to reduced regional air quality tonight as northerly winds transport smoke along the US-395 corridor from Lassen County to the North Valley, Reno/Sparks, Carson City, Carson Valley, Tahoe Basin, and the Western Nevada Basin and Range.” They shared a video showing a map of the affected areas.
One person commented: “Smoke at Cowling Ranch… Reno.”
Meanwhile, some people shared photos and videos of Reno skies, with nearby fires adding bright tones to the images.
Elephant Fire: Photos, Videos of Reno and Surrounding Areas
One person shared a photo from Loyalton and wrote “What a beautiful sunset, but luckily you can’t smell this photo because smoke from the #ElephantFire near Loyalton is drifting towards northern Nevada.”
One of Reno’s pages also shared a photo.
“An evacuation order has been issued for Lassen County District LAS-451-A. An evacuation warning has been issued for Lassen County District LAS-671-B and Plumas County Districts PLU-104-A and PLU-114,” they added.
one Taekwondo Schools in Reno announced closures due to the fire.
“Due to a fire at our house and ranch, parents/students will be canceling classes tomorrow, Monday, July 13th. We hope to resume classes on Tuesday, July 14th, depending on existing fire conditions. Thank you for your understanding!” They shared multiple photos of the fire and firefighting efforts.
Others shared photos of the sky.
“Smoke from the Elephant Fire is bringing stunning sunsets across northern Nevada tonight. Many of you are sharing your own photos, here are just a few. While the skies look beautiful, it’s important to remember the reasons behind them. As of 9 p.m., the Elephant Fire has burned 6,436 acres but is only 5% contained,” they wrote.
