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Sierra Fire Forces Evacuations and Losses | Lafayette Louisiana News
A wildfire in Nevada’s Sierra Nevada foothills is racing through sagebrush and grasslands, destroying over 30 homes and damaging six more as officials brace for higher totals. Evacuations and school closures swept Washoe County after the blaze erupted on Saturday and exploded Sunday, forcing residents to flee with pets and memories — including Crystal Hallock, who lost her rebuilt home for the second time in a decade. Seven people, including first responders, were injured. Human activity is suspected as the cause of this third major fire in the region this summer, amid record-breaking dry…
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