Crews Battling Wildfire in Palomino Valley - KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video -

Firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire in Palomino Valley.

The Ironwood Fire broke out around 7:00 Monday night, in the area of Pyramid Way and Ironwood Road. It's estimated to be between 200 and 300 acres, and is 10% contained.

There are homes in the area, and some residents have voluntarily evacuated. The fire is also burning near the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse holding facility, which houses several hundred horses. Fire officials say the facility was threatened briefly, but is out of danger.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.