UPDATED as of Monday, November 11, 16:00

Firefighters will spend the night and tomorrow cleaning up the Callahan Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire.

A main residence and several additional buildings were lost in the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.

UPDATED as of Monday, November 11, 14:25

A group of rain showers on Mt. He assisted crews fighting the Callahan Fire in Reno, south of the Rose Highway.

As of Monday afternoon, the fire’s progress had been stopped. Multiple agencies are working to lift the evictions, but some are still in effect. Evacuations for the Montreux area have been lifted, all other evacuations will continue until crews finish clearing hot spots.

Mt. The Rose Highway has reopened in both directions from Wedge Parkway to Douglas Fir Drive.

A spokesperson for Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue told News 4-Fox that 11 structures were lost to the fire and they are currently assessing the damage.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

ORIGINAL STORY

A fast-moving brush fire in South Reno forced the evacuation of some nearby residents and led to the evacuation of Mt. Rose Highway closed.

The fire broke out just before 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 11 near Callahan Road.

Evacuations

As of 12.35, approximately 100 decares of land burned and approximately 3,000 people were affected by the fire.

Evacuations are ongoing for residents in the following areas (shaded in red):

• Mt. Rose Highway and Callahan Road
• Salmon River Court
• Napoleon Driving
• La Briana Boulevard
• Tannerwood Drive
• wild forest driving
• Goldenrod Road
• Castle Boulevard
• light brown stripe
• Sorrel Road
• Carl Driver
• Paris Court
• Cherry Tree Driver
• Montreux Golf Course

The county is asking residents to leave the area immediately and an evacuation center has been set up at the South Valleys Library. All large animals can be taken to the Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center. Resorts in Reno and Sparks also offer: Discounted rooms for people affected by the fire.

Traffic effects

Mt. The Rose Highway is currently closed to all traffic in both directions between Wedge Parkway and Douglas Fir Drive.

Weather

Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue says the fire was wind-driven and moving at a high rate of speed. Strong winds are expected for the rest of the day, with sustained winds gusting to 23 mph in Reno, with tail gusts approaching 40 mph.

Governor Joe Lombardo said on social media shortly after the fire broke out: “My office and Nevada Emergency Management are fully engaged in assessing and combating the ongoing wildfire near Callahan Ranch. Please pay attention to local authorities and follow evacuation advisories.”

power outages

NV Energy de-energized power lines to keep first responders safe. Approximately 5,500 people were affected by the outages. The utility company will actively monitor the fire and weather conditions to determine when it is safe to restore power.

air quality

The Callahan Fire is causing air quality to reach unhealthy levels in the Reno area. You are asked to limit your outdoor activity.

The fire is burning in the same area as the Davis Fire.

A crew from News 4-Fox 11 is en route to the scene and will bring you the latest developments.