Good morning, Sparks.

I-80 eastbound near the Wells Avenue onramp is backed up during the morning commute as emergency vehicles remain on scene after an incident — drivers should use alternate routes while the situation develops.

Drivers are asked to avoid closed roads near Sparks due to wildfires that led to road restrictions on Aug.

10 + firefighters are working to contain the blaze.

Wildfires around western Nevada prompted evacuation warnings yesterday, and officials issued a flood watch for today afternoon through Thursday evening (areas near fire perimeters may see rock and debris flows).

Animal Ark reported that its animals remain safe as firefighters & fire trucks patrol its perimeter while staff monitor wildfire conditions, and the facility remains closed until conditions allow safe access.

Visitors are asked to avoid access roads to keep routes clear for emergency responders.

Yesterday, officials announced that the Bug and Fred Mountain fires merged along the border to form a blaze covering about 44,304 acres that is 3% contained.

Firefighters worked through Monday to protect North Valleys communities and enforce evacuation warnings nearby.

Smoke from three wildfires is causing moderate air pollution across northern Nevada today, according to health officials.

The air quality may affect children, seniors, and others with lung conditions (including asthma), so residents in Sparks are advised to monitor local conditions and limit outdoor activities as smoke levels shift.