[californiadisasters] Western Great Basin News & Notes Update (01/20/12-9:30AM)

Date	Time	Center	Remarks
1/20	0930	SFC	The Washoe Fire is estimated at 4,000 acres and 50% contained. At least 26 homes have been destroyed. Highway 395 remains closed indefinitely due to guard rail and other damage. At least 2,000 people are still without power due to downed lines. Washam's Type 3 IMT transitioned at 0600 this morning.
1/19	1755	SFC	Washam's Type 3 IMT being mobilized for the Washoe Fire.
1/19	1724	WBC	Washoe Fire is reported at 3000+ acres and 0% contained. 1000 structures have been impacted. Galena High School is being evacuated. Over 4,000 people have been evacuated so far this evening.
1/19	1650	WBC	Fulton IHC committed to Western Great Basin Pre-position. Enroute to Carson City.
1/19	1600	SFC	St. James Villiage near Mt. Rose is being evacuated.
1/19	1546	WBC	Bear Divide IHC committed to Western Great Basin Support. Enroute to Carson City.
1/19	1530	SFC	Resources responding to the Jacks Valley Fire near Genoa Lakes.
1/19	1526	SFC	The Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center has been activated as an evacuation center for horses and other livestock being evacuated. Fire continues at a rapid rate of spread and numerous structures have been lost.
1/19	1422	SFC	Winds now being reported at 82 mph in Washoe Valley. Evacuations in the Galena area are now in effect. Three home have been destroyed.
1/19	1411	SFC	Evacuations are now in effect for Pleasant Valley and the Pleasant Valley school has been evacuated.
1/19	1407	WBC	The Reno Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for zone 450 untill 2200 tonight. 60 mph gusts reported on the Washe Valley Fire.
1/19	1400	SFC	New start in Washoe Valley. Structures threatened and evacuations of homes and schools in effect. For more information see: http://sierrafront.net/press/news%20releases.htm
1/19	0800	WBC	The Reno NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low RH for FWZs 450, 272 & 273 today thru 4 PM.

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/wgbc/information/newsandnotes.htm

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