Hawk Fire: Reno-area containment grows slowly as evacuations persist

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, remains only modestly contained after igniting near Somersett, burning more than 15,000 acres with about 23,000 residents under evacuation orders and up to 40,000 under evacuation warnings. Crews are working to secure lines and mop up as damage includes 32 homes destroyed and 6 damaged. More than 800 personnel were on scene (with National Guard support for aerial firefighting and security), and NV Energy reports thousands without power due to emergency de-energization. Road closures and evacuation zones have shifted, with reentry and safety decisions tied to evolving conditions. Community meetings and live briefings are being held to inform residents, drones are restricted near the fire, and damage assessments remain ongoing.