Shed fire near Virginia Lake under investigation

The Reno Fire Department is investigating a structure fire near Virginia Lake.

It was reported just after 12:30PM Thursday, October 17, 2019 on the southwest side of the lake behind the dog park.

Fire crews say an old shed was on fire when they arrived. Nearby trees also caught fire. It burned a 12 foot by 20 foot area.

No injuries were reported, and there is no word yet on what sparked the fire.

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