Bird on Powerline Causes Reno Wildfire



News

Wildfire burned about 100 acres

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Fire investigators say a bird on a powerline apparently caused an arc that sparks a brushfire in south Reno.

The Reno Gazette Journal reports the arcing powerline sparked the blaze that burned about 100 acres on Wednesday.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesman Adam Mayberry says the flames burned close to several homes but they’re no longer threatened.

Crews are continuing to mop up the fire that burned onto lands under jurisdiction of the Nevada Division of Forestry.

Topics

Recent

‘It Is Bad for Women’: Workers Condemn Culture at Oregon Forestry Department October 10, 2024
Deadly Maui (HI) Fire Erupted From Earlier Blaze Believed To Have Been Extinguished, Investigation Finds October 3, 2024
At Least 15 Dead Since July and Thousands of Acres Scorched as Wildfires Sweep Peru September 19, 2024
Wildfires in Portugal Kill Four Firefighters September 18, 2024
What’s the Cost? September 12, 2024

Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter

Stay in the loop with our wildland newsletter.

Sign Up

“

Wildfire burned about 100 acres RENO, Nev. (AP) — Fire investigators say a bird on a powerline apparently caused an arc that sparks a brushfire in south Reno. The Reno Gazette Journal reports the arcing powerline sparked the blaze that burned about 100 acres on Wednesday. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District spokesman Adam […]



Get The Wildland Firefighter Newsletter

Subscribe Today

Brazil Steps Up Fire Prevention Efforts Amid Increasing Wildfires

Brazil is intensifying efforts to improve its wildfire management system, focusing on the prevention of wildland fires. The total area affected by fires and the number of incidents have significantly increased in recent years. A recent order from Brazil's Ministry of...

Fast-Moving Airport Fire in Orange County (CA) Continues To Grow — Now at 8,500 Acres

Nathaniel Percy - The Orange County Register The fast moving Airport fire, which broke out in Trabuco Canyon near Rancho Santa Margarita Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, swelled to more than 8,500 acres overnight, according to Cal Fire. See also: This map shows the location...

More Than 36,000 Homes and Structures Threatened As CA Line Fire Grows to 20,553 Acres on Sunday Night

Beau Yarbrough - San Gabriel Valley Tribune, West Covina, Calif. Sep. 8—The out-of-control Line fire in the San Bernardino Mountains grew to 20,553 acres on Sunday evening, up from 17,459 acres on Sunday morning and from 3,833 acres on Saturday morning, with zero...

« Older Entries

Next Entries »

← Previous Next →

News

Wildfire burned about 100 acres

Topics

Recent

Newslettter

Subscribe to Our Monthly Newsletter

Stay in the loop with our wildland newsletter.

Get The Wildland Firefighter Newsletter

Related Articles

Brazil Steps Up Fire Prevention Efforts Amid Increasing Wildfires

Fast-Moving Airport Fire in Orange County (CA) Continues To Grow — Now at 8,500 Acres

More Than 36,000 Homes and Structures Threatened As CA Line Fire Grows to 20,553 Acres on Sunday Night

Create and strengthen powerful relationships among key players in the Fire & EMS industry.

OUR BRANDS

RESOURCES