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A brush fire burns near Garson Road west of Reno on Sunday, June 18, 2017 (Photo: Reno Fire Department) <\/p>\n
Crews are responding to a brush fire that sparked near Boomtown west of Reno Sunday, according to fire officials. <\/p>\n
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District reported the fire at Garson Road south of I-80 has burned 50 to 75 acres. The Reno Police Department said an unknown number of nearby residents are being evacuated. <\/p>\n
Crews are working on structure protection on Quilici Ranch Road.<\/p>\n
Truckee Meadows Fire, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Reno Fire Department are responding, and air resources are on scene. <\/p>\n
The Nevada National Guard is providing a water tender to assist as well. Truckee Meadows Fire said target shooting is the suspected cause, though it has not been officially confirmed. <\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. <\/p>\n
For a live stream of the fire, click here. <\/p>\n
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