The Long Valley Fire near Doyle California blew up to more than 20,500 acres, or about 31 square miles. The Lassen County Sheriffs Office has residents advised to be prepared to evacuate, some already have been ordered along Fish Springs Road and Winnemucca Ranch Road.Tim Egan of Sierra Front tells KOLO 8's Colin Lygren, getting retardant dropping air tankers has been difficult because there are so many fires.

The Farad Fire burning near Farad and Mystic, California, southwest of Reno between Verdi and Floriston, is 28 percent contained after burning 747 acres. Crews reported making good progress on Wednesday. Cal Fire is helping the US Forest Service with the firefight. Truckee Meadows Fire is also assisting. The fire is burning on the west side of I-80. Heavy smoke could be seen from much of northern Nevada and on many of the AlertTahoe cameras. There is no word yet what caused the fire.

The Long Valley Fire near Doyle California blew up to more than 20,500 acres, or about 31 square miles. The Lassen County Sheriffs Office has residents advised to be prepared to evacuate, some already have been ordered along Fish Springs Road and Winnemucca Ranch Road.Tim Egan of Sierra Front tells KOLO 8's Colin Lygren, getting retardant dropping air tankers has been difficult because there are so many fires.

The Farad Fire burning near Farad and Mystic, California, southwest of Reno between Verdi and Floriston, is 28 percent contained after burning 747 acres. Crews reported making good progress on Wednesday. Cal Fire is helping the US Forest Service with the firefight. Truckee Meadows Fire is also assisting. The fire is burning on the west side of I-80. Heavy smoke could be seen from much of northern Nevada and on many of the AlertTahoe cameras. There is no word yet what caused the fire.

The Long Valley Fire near Doyle California blew up to more than 20,500 acres, or about 31 square miles. The Lassen County Sheriffs Office has residents advised to be prepared to evacuate, some already have been ordered along Fish Springs Road and Winnemucca Ranch Road.Tim Egan of Sierra Front tells KOLO 8's Colin Lygren, getting retardant dropping air tankers has been difficult because there are so many fires.

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