Loyalton Fire Burning Along Arizona's Border With California Prompts Evacuations Near Reno

Authorities issues warnings about smoke and reduced air quality across the Reno area in Nevada on August 16 as the Loyalton Fire burned along the border with California.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue urged locals late on Sunday to evacuate the Cold Springs and Bordertown areas with a warning of the potential growth of the fire.

Neil Lockhart, a photographer in the area, captured footage showing the fire’s progress near near Cold Springs and Peavine. This video includes day and nighttime scenes from August 15 as well as a closer clip of the fire from the night of August 16. Credit: Neil Lockhart via Storyful