As of 6 p.m. forward progress on a 25-30-acre fire burning between homes and watershed on Topsy Lane.

Set by lightning around 4 p.m. the fire resulted in Topsy Lane east of Highway 395 being closed.

Firefighters say two outbuildings have been lost with damage to one home.

Smoke reduced visibility on Highway 395 for the evening commute.

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East Fork Fire and Carson City Fire Department were called Thursday afternoon about 4:05 p.m. The fire was reported to be ready to jump Topsy Lane at 4:20 p.m.

Multiple fire engines and brush units are responding , structures are currently threatened.

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At 3:36 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gardnerville.

This storm was nearly stationary, according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain with water covering usually dry stream beds and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

At 3:36 p.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gardnerville.

This storm was nearly stationary, according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain with water covering usually dry stream beds and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include Johnson Lane and the Fish Springs area.

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Forward progress stopped on Topsy Fire - The Record-Courier