Reno News

Federal Disaster Loans For More Reno Fire Victims

The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up shop in Reno again to help facilitate federal disaster loans for residents and businesses after Washoe County suffered its second big wildfire in two months. The low-interest loans became available Friday to …

Arcing Power Lines Caused Big Nov. 18 Fire In Nevada

Fire investigators have confirmed arcing power lines caused the wind-blown blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Reno in November. The brush fire caused about $7.6 million in property damage and more than $1.5 million in firefighting costs, according to …

Reno Wildfire That Destroyed 29 Homes Contained

The wildfire that destroyed 29 homes near Reno is contained. Thousands of evacuees are back home. And the family of the woman found dead says there’s no point in prosecuting the remorseful man who accidentally started it. Fire officials declared …

Nevada Doctors Sue Woman, Claim She Embezzled

A group of Reno, Nev. emergency physicians has sued a woman who oversaw its billing and accounting, claiming she has embezzled more than $700,000 since 1999. The Reno Gazette-Journal reported the Reno Emergency Physicians Association filed the lawsuit against Gretchen …

Nevada Caughlin Ranch Fire Claims Exceed $16 Million

Nevada’s insurance carriers have reported they have received around 600 claims as a result of the Caughlin Ranch Fire resulting in more than $16 million in claims, Nevada’s insurance commissioner said on Friday. The losses from the fire, which forced …

Perfect Storm of Conditions Fueled Big Reno Fire

One of the worst fires in Nevada’s history was nearly a perfect storm of unfavorable conditions and unfortunate circumstances, and both the state’s governor and top insurance regulator praised insurance carriers in the state for their quick response. Reno Fire …