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RENO, Nev. — Wind gusts of up to 82 mph pushed a fast-moving brush fire south of Reno out of control Thursday as it burned several homes, threatened dozens more and forced about 10,000 people to evacuate their neighborhoods.
Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez said more than 230 firefighters were battling the blaze, which had grown to nearly 5 square miles within hours.
Hernandez confirmed “several” homes had been destroyed. He said he didn’t know the exact number but told reporters “the news is not good.”
There were no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries.
Denver post wire services
