Good morning, Sparks.

A fire broke out at two homes on Pinewood Drive Wednesday evening in Sparks and the Sparks Fire Department—along with Sparks Police, REMSA, and NV Energy—responded quickly to extinguish the flames, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

Firefighters fought an attic fire in a Sparks home on C Street between Rock Boulevard and 16th Street on Wednesday night — the Reno Fire Department led efforts before Sparks and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue arrived, with power turned off, no people or pets inside, and no threat to nearby houses as C Street remains closed.

RGJ readers have narrowed the field to eight food trucks—the Elite Ate—and are taking votes to decide which ones will advance to the final four for Northern Nevada’s favorite food truck of summer 2025.

Votes can be cast at food truck events from now until 11:59 p.m. PT July 27.

Yesterday, the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park reached 95% containment after burning 1,226 acres, and officials with Sparks Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, and federal teams advise residents to steer clear of the area—drone use in the region remains banned.

Playa Art Preview Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — The Generator Community Maker Space — $60 admission — Experience captivating art projects and engaging artist talks before they venture to the desert.

FRIDAY on a SATURDAY Double Feature

6-11:59 p.m. — West Wind El Rancho 4 Drive-In Theater — Tickets available on Eventbrite — Enjoy a nostalgic movie night with a drive-in double feature of 'FRIDAY' and 'NEXT FRIDAY'.