Nevada Wildfire - Hunter Creek Fire

June 22, 2017
A helicopter works its way back to collect water to drop on the Hunter Creek Fire, which is burning just west of downtown Reno, Nevada, on Thursday, June 22, 2017. According to a Truckee Meadows Fire representative, the cause of the fire is not known, but the point of origin is known. The blaze is estimated at 250 acres and is approximately 35% contained and is burning on U.S. Forest Service land. No structures have been damaged. One firefighter suffered a minor heat-related injury. At least eight agencies are battling the fire. Washoe County park and trail access is unavailable until investigation and operations are complete.

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June 22, 2017<br />
A helicopter works its way back to collect water to drop on the Hunter Creek Fire, which is burning just west of downtown Reno, Nevada, on Thursday, June 22, 2017. According to a Truckee Meadows Fire representative, the cause of the fire is not known, but the point of origin is known. The blaze is estimated at 250 acres and is approximately 35% contained and is burning on U.S. Forest Service land. No structures have been damaged. One firefighter suffered a minor heat-related injury. At least eight agencies are battling the fire. Washoe County park and trail access is unavailable until investigation and operations are complete.