Fire consumes 1,000 acres north of Reno

Flames came close to scattered homes in the Red Rock area, but none were damaged.

The fire broke out around 4 p.m. Sunday and spread quickly through heavy brush and cheatgrass.

About 200 firefighters battled the flames on the ground. They were assisted from the air by four air tankers and a helicopter.

The cause was under investigation but officials said it was started by people.

Firefighters expected to have the blaze fully contained on Monday.

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