Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Reno.
🏘️ Community
Project Bear Hugs hosted a day out in Reno yesterday to give wildfire recovery survivors a break from ongoing challenges + lift local spirits during their recovery period.
🚧 Accidents
Crews responded to a 15-20 acre brush fire near Verdi and Somersett on Friday while the Washoe County Sheriff's Office assisted; officials advised residents to avoid the area and use caution around emergency vehicles.
🌲 Environment
A red flag warning is in effect today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. PDT for several fire weather zones, including near Verdi + Somersett, as the Hawk Fire moves north.
A Lake Wind Advisory was in effect Saturday for Washoe Lake, warning small boats to check conditions.
🏛️ Government
Washoe County Sheriff's Office has updated evacuation routes in the North Valleys, noting that northbound traffic on US 395 is closed at Parr Boulevard while southbound lanes remain open.
Residents north of Red Rock Road must stick to the highway as off-ramps between Red Rock Rd and Parr Blvd are closed.
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