Wildfire Rages West Amid Heat and Storms | Reno News

A massive wildfire burning over 11,000 acres west of Highway 395 is 30% contained, but extreme heat and incoming thunderstorms are slowing containment efforts. Fire crews made progress on the southern flank, but weather forced a helitack team to pull back. Lightning has sparked new fires north in the Red Mountain area, adding pressure as teams work around the clock to control the blaze. Cause remains under investigation amid volatile weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e38605e874c457ae