The Burning Man festival's signature fire ceremony is underway in this file photo from August 31, 2013. The fire has moved from the top of Peavine and is now close to Virginia Street, burning about five miles north of the University of Nevada, Reno. High winds are expected. UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: The fire that started on Peavine Peak is now estimated at 650 acres, and 250 personnel are battling the flames. The fire broke out around 1 p.m. Thursday and burned about 40 acres in the area of Northwest 12th Street" ... KS from the Emergency Email & Wireless Network by searching on local breaking news Reno County, KS, breaking Reno County, KS news or Reno County, KS breaking news Businesses including the Bonanza Casino said power was shut off Saturday. An evacuation center has been set up at the Washoe County Senior Services Center at Ninth Street and North Wells Avenue. subscribing to the RGJ to support our work. ... Washoe County medical examiner identifies the second woman killed in Reno arson fire. Chelcey Adami is the visuals and breaking news editor at the Reno Gazette Journal. Reno Fire Department reminds community about dangers of illegal campfires. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90's and low relative humidity will make for an elevated fire danger, according to CNN meteorologist, Brandon Miller. Evacuees can check in with Red Cross representatives at the Washoe County Senior Services building at 1155 E. 9th St. in Reno. To … Brian Bandy, 31, of Sun Valley, was initially arrested on a charge of first-degree arson and false imprisonment with the use of a deadly weapon. At least one home and multiple structures have burned in the fire that has quickly spread across Peavine Peak. "This is not something that is not going to go to bed tonight," Mayberry said. Oakland council says unsheltered can't sleep in parks near homes and schools, but will not seek arrests Please consider subscribing to the RGJ to support our work. Correction: The story was corrected to show that the second victim was identified as 51-year-old Reno resident Diana Engstrom. “It won’t likely be the case tonight because of the wind speed.”. The fire had burned more than 1,500 acres and was expected to be a threat through the night. Read More: Reno police arrest man suspected of arson in apartment fire that killed two. This story was amended to clarify the fire's origin. UPDATE 6:55 p.m.: There are no reports of injuries, according to fire officials during a press conference about the Poeville Fire, which has now burned an estimate 1,500 acres. She can be reached at cadami@gannett.com and 831-277-8763. Call NV Energy at 775-834-4444 with questions. Each year, the community in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, erects a huge central temple that is burned at the end of the event. This story is part of the Reno Gazette Journal’s essential coverage and is being provided for free. It's unclear if that will change due to the red flag warning. After midnight, all animals can be taken to the barn at the Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center. Mayberry said structures are on fire on the Northwest corner of Lemmon Drive and Virginia Street. UPDATE 4:25 p.m.: Dozens of homes and structures are threatened as a fire rages from Peavine Peak, and evacuation notices have been issued. Several animals, including a couple of dogs, were also killed in the fire. Around 2:15 p.m., TMFR advised voluntary evacuations for a 3-mile area near Seneca Drive, off the Golden Valley exit. Burning Man, a nine-day festival, welcomes people from all over the world to experience eclectic costumes, art installations and musical performances. Eight structures, a combination of residences and outbuildings, have been destroyed. The warning goes into effect Wednesday at 11 a.m. and runs through 8 p.m. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms Wednesday evening, when lightning could spark fires and cause breezy, variable wind conditions. But she said winds will continue at higher speeds at higher elevations all night. This picture was sent to 13 Action News from … Regional Animal Services is taking in and housing dogs and cats from the Poeville Fire at 2825 Longley Lane at the shelter until midnight. “Typically, fires do lay down at night,” Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District’s Adam Mayberry told the Reno Gazette Journal. The fire has not jumped North Virginia Street yet, according to Truckee Meadows FIre Protection District's Adam Mayberry. Mayberry said crews are worried about wind Saturday night and a forecast for higher winds gusts on Sunday. In total, 14 people were injured and 12 were taken to a local hospital. "Please don’t fly drones and allow first responders to do their jobs to protect lives and property," the sheriff's office wrote on social media. There are 250 people fighting the fire, Mayberry said. There's a 20% chance of precipitation this evening, and a small chance of isolated t-storms. The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is offering assistance and services for evacuees, including lodging assistance. $2,500 reward offered in deadly Reno apartment fire suspected as arson, homicide, Reno police arrest man suspected of arson in apartment fire that killed two, Sparks woman sentenced to life for beating elderly parents to death, setting home on fire, Support her work by subscribing to RGJ.com. “It is going to remain windy tonight,” said Dawn Johnson, senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Reno. Local Crime News: Sparks woman sentenced to life for beating elderly parents to death, setting home on fire, Anyone having information relating to this crime or the suspect(s) should contact the Reno Police Department at 334-2188, Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text your tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword "SW.". Bonanza Casino Owner Ryan Sheltra posted pictures casino security sent him on social media showing the fire visibly close from the parking lot of his business. “There is a red flag warning through tomorrow night.”. The Reno Fire Department would like to remind everyone that fire danger is very high and campfires on City-owned property, and in undesignated areas, are prohibited. Southern Washoe County remains under a red flag warning until 11 p.m. Sunday due to gusty winds and dry conditions. “But it is still going to be dry and the cold front coming through later in the day will come with wind," she said. Winkelman said one witness one witness reported seeing suspicious activity in the area. "It comes down to being mindful and vigilant and stay out of the area," said Adam Mayberry of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Fighting the fire from the air was also expected to resume during daylight hours on Sunday. Marcella Corona is a breaking news reporter who covers crime and justice in Northern Nevada. Officials are investigating a vehicle fire from Friday night, which may have sparked Saturday’s blaze. There are also at least six planes and helicopters helping to fight the fire from the air. "It is a very chaotic and fluid situation ... We can't mandate evacuations, only the governor can do that. Around 400 people were evacuated from the area as the blaze continued into Saturday evening. He said he can see flames and smoke has filled the area making visibility tough. There are a number of aircraft supporting the effort including the RAVEN helicopter from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. They are trying to get ahead of it and keep everyone safe," Sheltra said. Backstory: $2,500 reward offered in deadly Reno apartment fire suspected as arson, homicide. “We have been talking to everyone about fire conditions being rather dangerous,” Johnson said. The fire had burned 1,500 acres as of Saturday night and crews were expected to remain on the scene through the night. To support local journalism like this, please subscribe. NV Energy listed the cause of most of the outages as fire department shutdown. Evacuation orders remain in effect for residences in Horizon Hills and Raleigh Heights; Heindel Road, Meyers Avenue and Lunsford Drive; Beacon Drive; Crest Hill Drive; Ruby Mountain Road; the mobile home park west of Golden Valley; and all businesses north of Lemmon Drive and southwest of U.S. 395. Please call 775-322-3647. UPDATE 3:55 p.m.: Reno Gazette Journal Photographer Jason Bean has been on the corner of North Virginia Streets and Seneca Drive in Northwest Reno for the past hour. Don't wait for somebody to come to your door, leave.". Read breaking news on current fires spreading in Northern California and around the state. The Red Cross will be unable to accept in-kind donations such as food, clothing and other supplies due to COVID-19 restrictions. Donations can be directed toward the communty by selecting "Your Local Red Cross" on the donation page.