# Floriston Fire Closes I-80

> Wildfire near California-Nevada border forces I-80 closure and evacuation warnings.
- Title: Floriston Fire Closes I-80 · California Post | Shortify
- Summary: Wildfire near California-Nevada border forces I-80 closure and evacuation warnings. The Floriston Fire, starting near Truckee at 10 a.m., forced westbound…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/floriston-fire-near-i-80-prompts-lane-closure-and-evacuation-warnings
- Published: 2026-09-16T19:07:47+00:00
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## Wildfire near border
A wildfire broke near the California-Nevada border Wednesday morning, triggering evacuation warnings and a freeway closure.
## Fire starts near Truckee
The Floriston Fire started nine miles northeast of Truckee, Calif., around 10 a.m.
## Fire grows quickly
The blaze grew to nearly 300 acres by 12:15 p.m. according to CalFire.
## I-80 westbound closure
CalFire reported the fire was burning with a dangerous rate of spread and threatening Interstate 80, the Truckee watershed, and nearby natural resources.

> with a dangerous rate of spread and is threatening interstate 80, the truckee watershed, and nearby natural resources
## Evacuation zones
Evacuation warnings were issued for areas NCO-E105, NCO-E106, and NCO-E379.
## Residents advised to leave
Authorities recommend residents in these designated zones prepare to leave immediately.
## Key takeaway

The Floriston Fire, starting near Truckee at 10 a.m., forced westbound I-80 closure with evacuation warnings for NCO-E105, NCO-E106, and NCO-E379 zones.