An ever-growing and uncontrolled wildfire that broke out Sunday is threatening at least 150 homes outside Verdi, a small town northwest of Reno in Washoe County.

The blaze, known as the Gold Ranch Fire, is burning 650 acres and was not under control as of 3:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided emergency resources to help fight the fire.

Governor Joe Lombardo said in a statement to X that his office was monitoring the situation and that he was “grateful for Nevada’s cooperative approach.”

Washoe County issued evacuation orders near Interstate 80 on the Nevada-California border, which remained partially closed Monday afternoon. Verdi Elementary School also closed classes Monday.

Evacuees were directed to the Northwest Reno Library at 2325 Robb Drive, under the supervision of the American Red Cross.

NV Energy shut down power lines near the fire on Sunday to prevent the wildfire from spreading. This has left 6,300 people in the area without power. Customers can expect the following problems: without electricity until at least Tuesday noonthe utility company announced on X.

Air quality in the Reno area dropped into the unhealthy range on Monday, and National Weather Service officials issued a wildfire warning for western Nevada and northeastern California, warning of the possibility of more fires.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.

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