Crews are responding to a brush fire off Callahan Road in south Reno.A large plume of smoke can be seen on lower half of Slide Mountain.

Authorities in Nevada ordered evacuations of hundreds of homes southwest of Reno and closed the main highway to Lake Tahoe after a

Evacuations are underway for residents in the following areas: The county is asking residents to leave immediately and an evacuation center has been set up at the South Valleys Library. All large animals can be taken to the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center.

New evacuations zones have been added. Those are posted below: Update at 11:46 a.m.: The Atlantis says it is offering evacuees a discounted rate of $59 Monday night with resort fees waived. Guests must provide proof of residence in the evacuation zone.