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Wildfire erupts near Truckee, shuts down westbound I-80
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Key Points:
- Westbound Interstate 80 is closed at the Nevada state line due to the Floriston Fire, which started around 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Truckee River Canyon.
- The fire is burning near Interstate 80 and the small community of Floriston, threatening the highway and the Truckee River watershed.
- Winds with gusts up to 20 mph are driving the flames, contributing to the fire's rapid spread.
- Cal Fire initially reported the fire had burned 20 acres shortly after 11 a.m., but it quickly expanded to 297 acres within an hour.
- The fire is spreading at a dangerous rate, with potential to grow significantly larger.
