Truckee Fire rescues 14-year-old after roof avalanche buries him for hours under snow
First responders for Truckee Fire Protection District were quick to assess the situation, saving the teen from under 5 feet of snow. Author: Samantha Solomon (ABC10) Updated: 11:12 AM PST January 28, 2021
TRUCKEE, Calif. With the massive winter storm still pummeling Northern California with rain and snow, it is important to be aware of winter hazards, as even a small snowfall can turn into a scary situation.
This is the warning that Truckee Fire Protection District is spreading to the local community after a roof avalanche buried a 14-year-old under five feet of snow for hours before he was rescued.
shannon: two dozen wild fires raging across the southwest in arizona, fourth of july fireworks display sparked a wild fire at a popular resort and casino because of a dry desert brush there. in northern nevada, two wild fires sparked monday are still growing fueled by dry grass in areas that are very difficult to reach by ground. all right. good morning, will. just how bad are the conditions across the southwest right now? reporter: good morning, shannon. they re perfect for wild fires. hot temperatures, strong winds and low humidity. add it all up and there are fires burning in every western state including nevada where a dozen wild fires burned more than 100,000 acre. that includes the truckee fire. that fire has burned 60,000 acres. crews there say they re stretched thin. i can t even tell you what reno or sparks are dealing with.
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