Reno Hawk Fire Near 15,000 Acres with 27% Containment as Evacuations Persist
The Hawk Fire near Reno has grown to about 15,040 acres with 27% containment and has destroyed 32 homes and damaged six, triggering mandatory evacuations for roughly 90,000 residents in Reno and the North Valleys. Firefighters warn winds could drive further growth over the next 12–48 hours, with ongoing road closures and about 9,854 residents without power. Schools and colleges are canceling or closing, shelters are open for evacuees, and a community meeting with live streaming is planned at Idlewild Park.