Fire prompts full evacuation of Island Drive high-rise as Reno crews contain blaze

A fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building on Monday evening, causing significant damage to one unit and prompting temporary evacuations. Fire crews, who responded around 7:30 p.m., initially reported seeing light smoke on the 14th floor before locating the fire on the 12th floor.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a single apartment unit, which sustained major fire damage. Several apartments below the fire also suffered water damage as a result of the firefighting efforts…

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