Wind-Driven Fire Near Reno Burns Buildings, Prompts Evacuations
At a Glance A wind gust of 77 mph was recorded in the area.At least a dozen buildings were damaged or destroyed.Firefighters gained control of the blaze Tuesday night. A dozen buildings were damaged or destroyed by a wind-fueled wildfire that burned through a neighborhood in southwest Reno, Nevada, Tuesday. The blaze, dubbed the Pinehaven Fire, burned about 2.3 square miles in the Caughlin Ranch area. Evacuation orders , according to the city of Reno website. Reno Fire Chief David...