Reno, NV - Major Wildfire w/ Fatality 11-18-11

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Date: 11-18-11

Time: ongoing

Location: Caughlin Ranch area

Departments: numerous

Description: Major windswept wildfire overnight resulting in over 10,000 evacuations in Reno, more than 25 homes destroyed, 1 person reportedly killed, dozens more with smoke inhalation. Winds of up to 60 MPH driving the fire and Reno FD Chief states it will be at least five days to contain. NV declares state of emergency, FEMA declaration for major disaster. More than 90 schools closed. a

Over 125 crews operating - that's over 1000 firefighters.

Fire is over 2500 acres.

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