Numbers Fire near Gardnerville is 88% contained after burning for a week

Hundreds of firefighters make major progress on the Numbers Fire burning near Gardnerville. The fire is now 88 percent contained with progress halted at about 18,000 acres. One person suffered a minor injury. The fire has claimed 45 structures, including three homes since it was sparked a week ago. Fire danger remains high today with the hot temps, low humidity, and wind gusts that could reach 40 miles per hour.