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Wildfire near Reno destroys more than 20 homes
Posted: Jan 19, 2012 11:15 PM by Associated Press (JM)
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Fire officials say more than 20 homes have been destroyed by a fast-moving brush fire near Reno, Nev., that has forced about 10,000 people to evacuate their neighborhoods.
Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez says there also has been one fatality, but it's not clear how the death is related to the fire.
Firefighters were able to stop the fire's progress Thursday, but not before wind gusts of up to 82 mph sent it rushing through a valley south of Reno.
Flames could be seen from the downtown casino district about 10 miles away.
The winds died down after nightfall and rain started falling. More wet weather is expected as firefighters work through the weekend to fully contain the blaze.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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