UPDATE 8:14PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the fire off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs has been extinguished. It was a 10-foot by 20-foot fire. A Carson Now reader said it was put out by a homeowner. Sierra Front reports they had help from East Fork Fire District.
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The Carson City Fire Department has been called to assist in a wildfire reported burning in Douglas County off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs. According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, smoke was seen at 7:25 p.m. Thursday in the area of Hobo Hot Springs.
It is unknown at this time if any structures are threatened. Carson City was called to assist Douglas County firefighters in the attack. Go here and here for updates on this and other fires.
Meanwhile, Sierra Front reports the Bison Fire burning off of Pine Nut Road has swelled to 800 acres. The fire threatens about 20 homes. Go here to follow the developments.