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Hawk Fire: Reno-area containment grows slowly as evacuations persist
local1 day ago

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.

via KTVN|
#evacuations#hawk-fire#local
Hawk Fire makes progress with 27% containment as evacuations surge
local2 days ago

Hawk Fire makes progress with 27% containment as evacuations surge

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, is 27% contained and has scorched 15,000+ acres, destroying 32 homes and damaging 6 others. About 23,000 residents remain under evacuation orders and 40,000 under evacuation warnings as crews fight difficult conditions. Thousands are without power due to emergency de-energization, with over 100 power poles damaged. The Nevada National Guard has been mobilized to aid firefighting and public safety, drones are restricted to help responders, and a community meeting plus ongoing briefings are planned as officials address reentry and road closures. Six people have been injured (three civilians and three first responders).

via KTVN|
#evacuation-orders#hawk-fire#local
Hawk Fire Remains Uncontained as Winds Build and Evacuations Expand
local2 days ago

Hawk Fire Remains Uncontained as Winds Build and Evacuations Expand

The Hawk Fire near Reno remains 0% contained at about 15,000 acres as winds up to 30–35 mph are expected to raise fire activity. Evacuations and warnings cover North Valleys, Somersett and northwest Reno, with no clear timeline for reentry. About 720 personnel, 95 engines, 14 crews, 10 helicopters and 9 dozers are actively battling the blaze. NV Energy reports nearly 10,000 customers without power due to emergency de-energization, and gas service is off for roughly 250 customers. The Nevada National Guard has been mobilized to assist with aerial firefighting and security, and officials will hold a briefing and community meeting as conditions remain dynamic and drone restrictions are in place.

via KTVN|
#evacuations#hawk-fire#local
Reno-area Hawk Fire Expands, Sparking Mass Evacuations and Power Cuts
local3 days ago

Reno-area Hawk Fire Expands, Sparking Mass Evacuations and Power Cuts

The Hawk Fire near Reno has grown to over 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained, and has forced tens of thousands to evacuate with many more under evacuation warnings. Authorities opened evacuation centers, closed roads and airports, and declared a Washoe County state of emergency as firefighting crews, supported by the Nevada National Guard, battle the fast-moving blaze. About 10,000 customers are without power due to emergency de-energization, with gas service temporarily shut for safety; updates and evacuation guidance are being provided via perimeter maps and local agencies.

via KTVN|
#emergency-declaration#evacuations#hawk-fire
Indiana Braces for Prolonged Outages After Severe Storms
weather3 days ago

Indiana Braces for Prolonged Outages After Severe Storms

Indiana is enduring an 11th day without power after storms toppled trees and power lines, with 33,124 customers still affected and Gary among the hardest-hit areas awaiting restoration. Officials say progress has been made but outages can spike again, while a proposed class-action accuses NIPSCO of inadequate vegetation management. Gov. Braun has requested expedited FEMA disaster assistance for 54 counties, and a federal emergency declaration is in place, providing relief options including grants up to $5,000 for affected residents.

via The Guardian|
#derecho#disaster-declaration#gary-indiana
Explosions and Blackouts Roil Occupied Crimea in Droned Attack Wave
world5 days ago

Explosions and Blackouts Roil Occupied Crimea in Droned Attack Wave

More than 15 explosions were reported near Simferopol over roughly 20 minutes in the early hours of Aug. 21 amid drone activity, with Russia alleging damage to energy infrastructure and multiple outages across occupied Crimea. Russia’s Investigative Committee claimed casualties, but independent verification was not available and Kyiv did not comment. Utilities reported damage and ongoing outages with rotating power schedules, following a peninsula-wide blackout the day before.

via Kyiv Post|
#crimea#drones#energy-infrastructure
Hawaii bracing for weekend cyclone as Hurricane Lala stays offshore
weather6 days ago

Hawaii bracing for weekend cyclone as Hurricane Lala stays offshore

Hawaii is preparing for a possible cyclone this weekend as Hurricane Lala—first major Central Pacific storm of 2026—remains powerful but now well west of Hawaii’s main islands. Lala had sustained winds near 90 mph and continued to affect remote parts of the Pacific, including the Papahanaumokuakea area. The Big Island saw extreme rainfall (about 43.54 inches on the northeast coast), causing damage and leaving roughly 13,200 customers without power, with utility crews saying restoration could take at least two weeks. Forecasters warn conditions could persist around the islands even as Lala slowly weakens, and residents are urged to heed official advisories.

via AP News|
#cyclone#hawaii#hurricane-lala
Hawaii Braces for Aftermath as Lala Drenches Islands with Record Rain
weather8 days ago

Hawaii Braces for Aftermath as Lala Drenches Islands with Record Rain

Hurricane Lala skimmed the Hawaii region on its north side, unleashing extreme rainfall and damaging winds that triggered widespread flooding and more than 110,000 power outages across the islands. The Big Island saw a near-miss from a hurricane center, with peak winds and rainfall setting records (including up to 140 mph gusts on Mauna Kea and 43.54 inches near Hilo). While no official landfall occurred, Lala’s size could sustain hurricane-strength winds for days as it potentially strengthens to Category 2 or 3, complicating rescue and recovery in flooded communities and prompting closures of government offices and schools. The piece also notes a booming El Niño signal, which is expected to influence Pacific weather patterns in the coming months.

via Yale Climate Connections|
#flooding#hawaii#hurricane-lala