Multiple fire departments joined forces to combat a fire that broke out in an auto recycling yard located in Mound House around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
The incident at B&R Auto Wrecking off Newman Lane saw at least half a dozen vehicles engulfed in flames. Emergency responders swiftly reacted to the blaze as firefighters from Lyon and Storey counties, personnel from Carson City, and the Nevada Highway Patrol converged on the scene to tackle the flames.
Central Lyon County Fire Chief Rich Harvey reported the fire was under control within just 20 minutes of their arrival, but the cause remained a subject of investigation. Harvey emphasized the importance of thorough investigation, stating that determining the cause involved interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence, noting that the fire’s origin, possibly east of the property on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, was being examined closely.
Commenting on the incident, Harvey urged residents to take proactive measures to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. Stressing the significance of creating defensible space around structures, he emphasized the need for readiness, stating, “Wildfire season is coming… we’d like your house to survive.”
Fortunately, no injuries came as a result of the fire.
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