Reno Fire Has Ice Cold Warning

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The Reno Fire department is cautioning people to be cautious when around ice. Fire officials say that under no circumstances should anyone attempt to walk or drive on rivers, lakes, ponds, or any other body of water that is iced over. Reno Fire Department Division Chief, Tim Spencer, says Parents should tell their children that when they are outside playing, stay away from the ice. The Chief says If a person falls in the water, they have about one minute to control their breathing to stand a chance of survival. They will have less than 10 minutes of purposeful muscle movement which includes any chance of them grasping a thrown or extended object to assist with rescue.