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Poeville Fire: Reno Sees First Major Fire of the Season

Featured Image by: Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue/ Twitter

A wildfire broke out Friday night in the Peavine hills north of Reno found to be caused by a vehicle fire after investigation. Saturday saw very windy conditions which made the fire spread rapidly and to become large enough and dangerous enough to earn a name: The Poeville Fire.

Over the weekend, the Poeville Fire burned 3,000 acres, destroyed eight structures, and prompted evacuations. As of Monday morning, June 29, 2020, the fire was only 30% contained. Because of high wind and heat conditions, Reno was under a red flag warning all weekend.

As local Truckee Meadows firefighters continue to fight the blaze, residents in north Reno neighborhoods were asked to evacuate and meet-up spots were set up at the Washoe County Senior Services Center with livestock evacuations at the Reno Livestock Events Center.

The fire is still burning and Reno residents are asked to avoid the east side of Peavine Peak as Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue works on putting out the flames.

Updates can be followed via the Reno Gazette: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/06/27/firefighters-respond-fire-peavine-peak/3271694001/

 

Ember Defense | Is Your Home Prepared for Wildfire?

It’s situations like the Poeville Fire that remind us all to prepare ourselves for fast-moving wildfires. We need to have evacuation plans in place for our families and pets. Fires can move fast, especially in high winds as we saw with the Poeville Fire.

As fire season approaches, we must also consider how our homes and businesses are protected and that means fitting our homes for fire-safe vents, Vulcan Vents, gutter guards, Valor Gutter Guards, and exterior sprinklers, Frontline Defense Systems. By protecting the most vulnerable areas of our homes, there’s a better chance of them staying standing in the face of a wildfire.

Call today or reach out for a home evaluation.