by News 4-Fox 11 Digital Staff

A brush fire burns near Garson Road west of Reno on Sunday, June 18, 2017 (Photo: Reno Fire Department)

Crews are responding to a brush fire that sparked near Boomtown west of Reno Sunday, according to fire officials.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District reported the fire at Garson Road south of I-80 has burned 50 to 75 acres. The Reno Police Department said an unknown number of nearby residents are being evacuated.

Crews are working on structure protection on Quilici Ranch Road.

Truckee Meadows Fire, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Reno Fire Department are responding, and air resources are on scene.

The Nevada National Guard is providing a water tender to assist as well. Truckee Meadows Fire said target shooting is the suspected cause, though it has not been officially confirmed.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

For a live stream of the fire, click here.

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