Fire burning in Washoe Valley

Multiple structures are threatened by a fire is burning in Washoe Valley near the Chocolate Factory.

More than 150 firefighters are battlling the blaze with the help of six air tankers.

As of 2:40 p.m. firefighters are trying to keep the blaze from entering Cory Canyon drainage.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting delays along Highway 395 through Washoe Valley.

The Cory Canyon Fire broked out at 1:51 p.m. and expanded to 1-2 acres in bitterbrush, sage and grass.

Four structures in the St. James subdivision are threatened, according to the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.

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