Farad Fire Closes Interstate 80 in Verdi

The Farad Fire has stopped traffic on Interstate 80 at exit 5 in Verdi, as it blows up to an estimated 600 acres. Eastbound Traffic is being held at Hirschdale. The fire broke out about 1pm Monday July 10th, the cause isn’t known. The public is being asked to stay out of the area, and residents who live nearby are being urged to be prepared. So far no evacuations have been ordered. Truckee Meadows Fire Chief Charlie Moore describes the situation as “Unpredictable.”