GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports a 75-acre wildfire, dubbed the Washington Fire, is burning near Silver Peak in Alpine County, pushing up a large plume of smoke visible from Carson Valley south of the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The fire is currently pushing east with air resources battling the blaze. According to the Sierra Front Dispatch Web site, the fire was first reported at 7:04 p.m. Friday evening at about 1.5 acres in size.
Go here for updates from Carson Valley Times and here for updates from Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.