Large wildfire on Peavine Mountain just northwest of Reno – CC Firefighters called to help….
1:03pm – Reno area firefighters are calling for extra help to shut down a large wildland fire on the slopes of Peavine Mountain. Carson City is sending firefighters and equipment to the area to help stop what could turn out to be a massive blaze. Winds are the biggest threat.
1:05pm – Local nearby neighbors are evacuating their homes. Reports say the fire erupted Friday afternoon and that local firefighters put it out. But winds kicked up today re-kindling the remnants of last night’s blaze and so firefighters are back to square one.