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Floriston Fire, Interstate 80 closure updates on Sept. 17
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Key Points:
- Interstate 80 remains closed at the Nevada state line due to the Floriston Fire, with no estimated reopening time announced.
- The Nevada County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation orders and warnings, urging residents to leave immediately or be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
- The Floriston Fire has burned at least 640 acres with 5% containment established, and crews may remain on site for at least a week to fully extinguish hotspots.
- The fire began Wednesday near Floriston Way, nine miles northeast of Truckee, and has caused potential power outages if emergency de-energization is implemented by NV Energy.
- Aircraft capable of night flights have supported ground crews, and local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
