WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Rancho Fire is 10% contained, according to a National Interagency Fire Center update on Friday, Aug. 15.

The blaze has charred through 1,483 acres along a ridge line off Chuckwagon Road in the Rancho Haven in Washoe County.

It was started by a person grinding metal about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.

Forward progress has been stopped.

The fire caused evacuations at 5 p.m. on Thursday, which have since been lifted.

As of Friday afternoon, the fire is not threatening any structures, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.

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