Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:17:58 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 6,400-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:17:35 GMT
John Potter Channel 2 News If you ever wondered how big of a threat cyber-crime really is, you should hear what David Gustafson says. He's the Chief Information Officer for the State of Nevada. He toldMore >>
Leaders came together at Circus-Circus Reno to brainstorm, inform and share what they know about an ever-increasing threat.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:16 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:16:24 GMT
Thursday - KTVN will upgrade our translator to high definition in the Silver Springs area. If you watch us over-the-air on translator Channel 29, you'll have to have a digital ready TV or a converterMore >>
Thursday - KTVN will upgrade our translator to high definition in the Silver Springs area.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:05:26 GMT
From FEMA: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster. This decision makes the region eligible for assistance in the mitigation, management,More >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide. Deputies say 57-year-old Pamela Grund and 61-year-old Harry Grund were foundMore >>
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified the bodies found in a home in Spanish Springs last weekend. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:56:17 GMT
From the City of Sparks: The City of Sparks Fire Department is placing a restriction on any and all open burning in the City of Sparks for the summer season. Due to record levels of dryness and low moistureMore >>
The City of Sparks and Washoe County are banning any and all open burning for the summer season.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:46:25 GMT
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has apologized for the conduct of employees caught up on a Colombia prostitution scandal. Sullivan is testifying at a Senate hearing for the first time since theMore >>
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has apologized for the conduct of employees caught up on a Colombia prostitution scandal.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:34 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:34:35 GMT
A Senate panel is reviewing Facebook's high-profile stock offering last week amid allegations that the bank handling the IPO may have provided select clients with a negative assessment of the company. AMore >>
A panel is reviewing Facebook's stock amid allegations the bank handling the IPO provided clients with a negative assessment.More >>
We're launching our big month-long contest on our Facebook page right now. Starting Tuesday night at five - we'll give away a $100 Raley's gift card for groceries or gas every day in May. EnteringMore >>
You can win a $100 Raley's gift card for groceries or gas in May!More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:00 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:00:27 GMT
Kristen Remington Channel 2 News Lucia Eve Ferrato is a happy and healthy baby. She has a sparkle in her eyes and not a worry in the world – as it should be. The three month old has no idea what herMore >>
A mother who cannot breast feed has been given an incredible gift from her best friend. Morgan Gottier is Someone 2 Know.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:17:58 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 6,400-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:56 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:56:18 GMT
Arianna Bennett Channel 2 News El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning. Deputies say three men were skydiving out of a helicopterMore >>
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:54:30 GMT
A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported. The voluntary recall by River Ranch FreshMore >>
Various bagged salads, some sold nationwide, are being recalled because of possible listeria bacteria contamination.More >>
Officials in south-central Idaho have opened a homicide investigation after a body found in the crawl space of a Burley motel was identified as a motel employee who went missing on May 4.More >>
Officials in south-central Idaho have opened a homicide investigation after a body found in the crawl space of a Burley motel was identified as a motel employee who went missing on May 4.More >>
Nevada Highway Patrol officials say a Silver Springs man was driving a van at a very high speed before rolling it on a two-lane highway south of Fernley.More >>
Nevada Highway Patrol officials say a Silver Springs man was driving a van at a very high speed before rolling it on a two-lane highway south of Fernley.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:32:21 GMT
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009. The study released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center saysMore >>
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009.More >>
The state of Nevada is recruiting workers again and agencies are trying to get the word out.More >>
The state of Nevada is recruiting workers again and agencies are trying to get the word out.More >>
Erin BreenChannel 2 News
The Caughlin Fire is out but the cleanup for homes damaged in that blaze is just beginning.
In all officials are reporting 32 homes burned to the ground in that devastating fire last week. And experts are estimating as many as 400 homes were damaged by heat, smoke and soot.
"We're seeing melted windows and cracked windows in homes adjacent to the homes that burned down," says Rob Carpenter of Servpro a professional cleaning company serving the area. "With winds like we had, soot gets into the cracks and crevices and it's acidic and cause a lot of problems with appliances and paint."
Servpro has cleaned about 50 homes so far and has another 50 on its list. And it's just one of a handful of companies here cleaning. In all they estimate as many as 400 homes will need work. They say the clean-ups average between a few days to a week and the cost so far is ranging between $12,000 and $24,000 depending on the damage and the size of the home.
