<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ZlIAb_1FF7KP6x00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ZlIAb_1FF7KP6x00" width="1920" height="1080" ><figcaption>The Verdi Peak lookout on Sept. 22. Provided / Alert Wildfire Cameras</figcaption></figure>UPDATE—Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – Both lanes on I-80 westbound near the Nevada state line are now open. The lane closure due to the Floriston Fire has been lifted.Fire personnel and equipment remain in the area. The Farad on- and off-ramps at Exit 201 remain closed and are scheduled to reopen at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Firefighters have continued to keep the fire within its 622-acre perimeter and have increased containment from Monday’s efforts to 85%.UPDATE—Monday, 8:00 a.m. – The Floriston Fire remains within its original footprint of 622 acres and is now 75% contained.Firefighters continue to mop up hotspots and build on containment lines. Fire responders do not expect further fire growth.All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted.Investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire.One lane remains closed on I-80 westbound. The California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) continue to monitor interstate conditions after reopening one westbound lane along the fire corridor near Farad and Floriston.Motorists traveling westbound on I-80 are urged to use extreme caution, follow posted speed limits, and remain alert for emergency personnel and changing conditions in the area.UPDATE—Friday, 6:15 a.m. – One lane on Interstate 80 westbound is now open at the Nevada state line after multiple days of closure due to the Floriston Fire, now mapped at 640 acres and 8% containment.Caltrans is monitoring hillside instability and rockfalls along the highway, which is one reason the highway was initially closed and why one lane remains closed. At a community meeting last night, a Caltrans representative said crews are installing temporary concrete barriers along the fire corridor.Heading into today, fire crews are preparing for warmer temperatures and decreased humidity.In addition to ground crews, dozers, and aircraft, suppression efforts are also using the Union Pacific Railroad Fire Train because of the fire’s proximity to the tracks. The fire train carries 100,000 gallons of water to support firefighting operations.The Sacramento Regional Incident Management Team, which took over the fire at 7 a.m. Thursday morning, is in unified command with CAL FIRE NEU, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the Tahoe National Forest, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Highway Patrol.UPDATE—Thursday, 6:15 a.m. – Firefighters have continued working through the night on the Floriston Fire, which is reported to have burned over 600 acres and is 5% contained, according to the latest mapping.I-80 westbound is still closed from the Nevada State Line to Floriston Way.Air operations concluded around midnight, with ground crews continuing to strengthen containment lines and limit the fire’s spread. Winds in the area are reported to have decreased from the gusts experienced Wednesday afternoon.The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is monitoring the fire for potential impacts to its power service. Although the fire is not currently threatening the Truckee region, the district’s announcement says it could threaten the NV Energy transmission lines that deliver power to its system. Emergency de-energization is possible, and customers will lose power without advance notice if it does occur.NV Energy has also announced its monitoring and potential de-energization that could impact areas, including the Incline Village community. Resources working the fire include Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, CAL FIRE and the Forest Service.ORIGINAL STORY—Wednesday, 12 p.m. – FLORISTON, Calif. – Resources are responding to a vegetation fire that broke out near Floriston around 10:00 a.m., spreading at a dangerous rate, according to Watch Duty.As of 12:20 p.m., the fire was mapped at close to 300 acres on the west side of I-80, closing the freeway to westbound traffic. A spot fire is mapped north of the main fire.Evacuation warnings have been issued for the surrounding areas. For the most up-to-date evacuation zones, visit protect.genasys.com.The Sun will provide updates as they become available.</div></body>

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UPDATE—Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – Both lanes on I-80 westbound near the Nevada state line are now open. The lane closure due to the Floriston Fire has been lifted. Fire personnel and equipment remain in the area. The Farad on- and off-ramps at Exit 201 remain closed and are scheduled to reopen at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

UPDATE: Floriston Fire 85% contained; both lanes open on I-80 westbound

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UPDATE—Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – Both lanes on I-80 westbound near the Nevada state line are now open. The lane closure due to the Floriston Fire has been lifte

UPDATE: Floriston Fire 85% contained; both lanes open on I-80 westbound

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