Hawk Fire prompts wide evacuations around Reno as crews battle fast-moving blaze

TL;DR
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, prompted thousands to evacuate as firefighters race to contain a fast-moving fire. Local campuses and airports were impacted by the evolving threat (Reno campus outside the evacuation zone, Reno-Stead Airport closed to general traffic but available for firefighting), while authorities monitor facilities nearby. Earlier this month north of Reno, three wildfires had displaced more than 13,000 residents, underscoring the ongoing wildfire danger in the region.
- Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods AP News
- Governor Lombardo Declares State of Emergency for Hawk Fire in Washoe County KOLO | 8 News Now
- Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency CNN
- Wildfire approaches Reno, forcing thousands to evacuate neighborhoods SFGATE
- See photos of Hawk Fire burning in Reno on Aug. 22, 2026 Reno Gazette Journal
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