Construction Site Fire in Reno Forces Evacuation of Nearby Residents

Residents in south Reno, Nevada, were evacuated as crews battled a large fire at an apartment complex construction site on July 23, local media reported.

Police said nearby residents were evacuated and asked to avoid the area until the fire was contained. It’s unclear if there were any injuries by the time of writing.

Local media also reported a power outage in the area that was affecting about 2,000 NV Energy customers. Credit: Reno Fire Department via Storyful