Double Spring Fire near Gardnerville: Latest update on blaze in Nevada; check map, evacuation as scary videos emerge
A massive vegetation fire dubbed the Double Spring Fire was reported near Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada on August 8.
A massive vegetation fire, known as the Double Spring Fire, erupted near Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada on Saturday, August 8. The blaze started along Highway-395 & Spring Valley Drive in the Double Spring area of the county and has so far scorched 50 acres. The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced a road closure south of Gardnerville near Leviathan Mine Road due to the wildfire.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for the Double Spring and Leviathan Mine areas, with residents receiving Reverse 911 notifications. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and there have been no reports of injuries. Scary visuals of the fire have emerged online, with local reporters sharing videos from a distance showing thick smoke.
Photos and videos have also been posted on social media platforms, including X and Facebook, depicting the extent of the fire and its impact on the surrounding areas.
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