Fire at Sparks commercial business sends thick smoke over Byars Lane

July 22, 2026 - 04:55

A fire broke out at a commercial business in Sparks on Tuesday afternoon, sending a thick column of smoke into the sky and drawing a large emergency response to the Byars Lane area. Crews from the Sparks Fire Department arrived to find heavy flames coming from the structure. The business, located in an industrial zone near the intersection of Byars Lane and Prater Way, was fully involved when firefighters arrived.

Authorities quickly established a perimeter and urged nearby businesses and residents to avoid the area. The smoke plume was visible for miles, drifting over parts of Sparks and into neighboring Reno. No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings.

The Sparks Fire Department is expected to release more details later today. Air quality in the immediate vicinity may be affected, and officials recommend that people in the area keep windows closed until the smoke clears. Traffic on Byars Lane has been impacted as emergency vehicles remain on the scene.