Reno gets a scare as Barron Fire blows up; Mt. Irish blaze grows to 6,311 acres

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Flames burning up the hills in southeast Reno prompted a quick response from firefighters on Tuesday and, with a little cooperation from the weather, the threat was controlled before it got out of hand.

The Barron Fire in southeast Reno burned 390 acres as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, and officials say it is 60% contained.

Tall grass and brush are fueling the fire in the hills adjacent to neighborhoods southeast of Reno-Tahoe International Airport. All evacuation orders and road closures were lifted on Tuesday…

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