Reno Ladder Truck At Work

RENO, Nev. — Shortly before 2300 hours on December 7, 2009, Reno firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at 1635 Ghettis Way.  The man that lives at the residence stated that he was inspecting an old World War II flare which ignited the home and caused heavy damage.  The man that lived there, his wife and cat all escaped unharmed but the home suffered damage to the garage and both vehicles inside the garage.  The fire also extended into the attic and spread causing additional damage. It took almost 2 dozen firefighters to control the blaze.