As many as 500 homes were threatened by the blaze that grew to more than two square miles within hours of igniting around 1 p.m. in brush above the Caughlin Ranch neighborhood.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Smoke from wildfires in Northern California has prompted public school officials to close most campuses to in-person instruction Wednesday in the Reno and Sparks area.

Evacuations have been ordered for a wildfire in the area near Reno that was burned by September’s Davis Fire.. Related Articles. Judge rules California’s FAIR Plan must pay smoke damage claims ...

Residents of the Reno area were warned to prepare for rapid growth of the Davis Fire amid hot and windy weather. Related Articles Judge rules California’s FAIR Plan must pay smoke damage claims ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park, about three hours from Reno in Northern California, was named a hidden gem among U.S. national parks, according to a recent report by HomeToGo. The vacation rentals ...