Update: Evacuations expand again, livestock evac center established for Conner Fire south of Gardnerville

Update 4:30 p.m.: An Evacuation Order been issued for Old Ranch Road north of Out-R-Way. Residents in this area should evacuate immediately and follow directions from emergency personnel.

Additionally, a Precautionary Evacuation Warning has been issued for a portion of the Fish Springs area. Residents in the warning zone should prepare now for a potential evacuation, especially those with large animals, mobility needs, or other access and functional challenges. 

Click here to view the evacuation map: https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/polygon/63651

Resources for evacuees include:

Large Animal Evacuation: Douglas County Fairgrounds (920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410) is open for large animals. Please enter through the east entrance past the main entrance.

Temporary Evacuation Point: Located at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center (senior side), 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

Visit Douglas County’s incident page for more information: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=12493103&pageId=20884925

Douglas County will continue to provide evacuation and community impact updates as conditions evolve. Fire information is now being managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Update 2 p.m.: The Conner Fire has expanded to approximately 2,000 acres and continues to burn southeast of Gardnerville.

Evacuations remain in effect. Click here for a map of evacuations: https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/line/63656

A power outage has been reported along Pinenut Road to approximately 62 customers. Utility crews have been notified and are assessing the situation.

Residents in evacuation zones should leave immediately and follow instructions from emergency personnel.

Evacuees needing a place to go during normal business hours may go to:

Douglas County Community & Senior Center

1329 Waterloo Lane

Gardnerville, NV 89410

Further information will be released as the situation develops.

Update 12 p.m.: The Conner Fire continues to burn south of Gardnerville near Pine View Estates and has grown to approximately 200 acres. New evacuation orders have been issued for Pine Nut Road from Dump Road to Out R Way due to increased fire activity.

Click here to view a map of the evacuation areas: 
https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/polygon/63651

Reverse 911 notifications are being issued to alert residents in the affected zones. All individuals in evacuation areas should leave immediately and follow instructions from emergency personnel. Do not delay evacuation to gather belongings.

Evacuees needing a place to go during normal business hours may go to:
Douglas County Community & Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89410

Further information will be released as the situation develops.

A fire is currently burning near the Pine View Estates area, located south of Gardnerville, Nevada. Emergency crews are actively responding to the situation. The current size approximately 100 acres.

Evacuation orders have been issued for residents on the following roads and areas:

• Lola Road
• Edward Road
• Jackson Road
• Bodie Flat area
• Conner Way area

Residents in these areas are urged to evacuate immediately and avoid the vicinity to ensure both public and firefighter safety.

For live evacuation updates, please visit: https://app.perimeterplatform.com/incidents/polygon/63642

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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