ANDREW FIRE
AT A GLANCE
ACRES
3,000 acres burning about seven miles south of Reno at Pleasant Valley
CONTAINMENT
10 percent contained, full containment expected at 6 p.m. Saturday
CAUSE
Human. It started from spark during target practice off Andrew Lane
FIREFIGHTERS
555 personnel total
HAND CREWS
11
AIR SUPPORT
21 aircraft: 14 multi-engine tankers, 6 single-engine tankers, 7 helicopters
INJURIES
One woman injured in vehicle accident
LOSSES
Eight structures lost, including at least three homes, 550 threatened
EVACUATION
Residents who have been evacuated can go to the Galena High School off the Mount Rose Highway or Virginia City High School. Call the Red Cross at 856-1000 for evacuation center information. Evacuees with large animals/pets should contact the Nevada Humane Society at 331-5770.
