Fire burning near Mount Rose Wilderness
The Evans Fire is burning in rugged terrain near Mt. Rose. Photo Copyright 2018 Carolyn E. Wright
The Evans Fire started July 1 about 8am in Evans Canyon near the Mount Rose Wilderness Area.
It is estimated to be 60 acres and 5 percent contained. It is burning west of Reno in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District. Large plumes of smoke are visible from the Caughlin Ranch area, though no houses are threatened.
It is burning in an area that is extremely dense with vegetation and timber. Hand crews and air tankers are working the blaze.
The cause is unknown.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
