The Farad Fire burning in the Verdi Area, and burning close to the freeway-- is up to 600 acres at 10% contained.

Traffic in both directions on Interstate-80 west of Reno is back open after being closed because of a wildfire alongside the freeway, on the California side of the state line, between Verdi and Floriston.

Traffic in both directions on Interstate-80 west of Reno is back open after being closed because of a wildfire alongside the freeway

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres after starting near Palomino Valley Saturday night. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety says progress is being made.

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres of cheat grass, brush and juniper. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Mandatory evacuations are in place along Tree Farm Road and the south side of Wilcox Canyon. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety is asking people to avoid the area while crews work to knock down the flames

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres after starting near Palomino Valley Saturday night. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety says progress is being made.

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres of cheat grass, brush and juniper. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Mandatory evacuations are in place along Tree Farm Road and the south side of Wilcox Canyon. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety is asking people to avoid the area while crews work to knock down the flames

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres after starting near Palomino Valley Saturday night. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety says progress is being made.

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres after starting near Palomino Valley Saturday night. Mandatory evacuations are in place along Tree Farm Road and the south side of Wilcox Canyon. Numerous residential structures are threatened. An evacuation center is set up at the Ironwood Stables. The fire is currently 10 percent contained.

The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres of cheat grass, brush and juniper. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. Mandatory evacuations are in place along Tree Farm Road and the south side of Wilcox Canyon. Gail Powell with the Nevada Department of Public Safety is asking people to avoid the area while crews work to knock down the flames