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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

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Hidden Meadows Fire: Evacuations Reduced as Crews Gain Ground in Clark County

The Hidden Meadows Fire in rural Clark County has been downgraded to Level 1 (Get Ready) evacuations as crews gain ground, with the fire burning about 12 acres and showing minimal active behavior. Level 3 and Level 2 evacuations have been reduced to Level 1, and SR 503 has reopened between Northeast Gabriel Road and Northeast 365th Street. Residents should monitor the Clark County Evacuation Map and sign up for Clark Public Alerts for real-time updates.

via KPTV|

#clark-county #evacuations #level-1

local21 hours ago•10 min saved

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.

via Reno Gazette Journal|

#containment #evacuation #hawk-fire

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Reno-Area Hawk Fire Grows, 27% Contained with 32 Homes Lost

The Hawk Fire near Reno has grown to about 15,000 acres but is 27% contained, with 32 homes destroyed and 6 damaged; four civilians and three firefighting personnel injured; evacuation orders affect about 23,000 residents and 43,000 are under get set warnings; power and gas have been restored in parts of northwest Reno, but roughly 10,000 people remain without power and 100 power poles were damaged; the cause is undetermined; some evacuation zones have been downgraded to yellow, and officials warn hot, dry, breezy conditions will continue with the potential for additional fire activity.

via KOLO | 8 News Now|

#containment #evacuations #hawk-fire

us-news1 day ago•2 min saved

Hawk Fire Near Verdi Triggers Evacuations and Power Outages

The Hawk Fire near Verdi, NV has burned over 15,000 acres with at least six injuries, prompting Sierra County evacuation warnings, Highway 395 closures, and emergency de-energization that affected about 14,000 customers as crews battle the wind-driven blaze; Nevada declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard.

via KCRA|

#evacuations #hawk-fire #nevada

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Hawk Fire Near Reno Triggers Mass Evacuations as Firefighters Battle Blaze

A large wildfire near Reno, dubbed the Hawk Fire, began Aug. 22 and burned more than 15,000 acres with 0% containment by Aug. 23, prompting about 42,000 evacuations and 40,000 evacuation warnings. The emergency prompted a Washoe County declaration, road closures, shelter openings, and school cancellations, with at least six people injured. More than 800 firefighters, plus National Guard support, battled dry, windy conditions as the fire ignited in the Peavine Peak area and remains under investigation for its human-caused ignition.

via USA Today|

#evacuation #hawk-fire #local

us-news1 day ago•6 min saved

Hawk Fire drives mass Reno evacuations as winds shift

A fast-moving wildfire in the Peavine Peak area near Reno, Nevada, known as the Hawk Fire, forced about 90,000 people to evacuate as shifting winds pushed flames across rugged terrain; the blaze burned over 23 square miles with no containment and injured six people, with homes destroyed and more at risk. Nevada Gov. Lombardo declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard and about 800 firefighters as power outages affected thousands, roads were closed, and evac centers opened while authorities warned the fire could make dangerous runs for days.

via NBC News|

#evacuations #hawk-fire #reno-nevada

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Intruders trigger 24/7 security at Frijoles Fire base camp amid 45% containment

Intruders targeting the Frijoles Fire base camp prompted 24-hour security as the wildfire grows to more than 15,000 acres and reaches about 45% containment, with evacuations in nearby areas and crews working to extinguish heat pockets along the western edge.

via KOAT|

#camp-security #environment #evacuations

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Reno-area blaze forces mass evacuations as Hawk Fire surges toward city

Nearly 90,000 Washoe County residents near Reno are told to evacuate or be ready as the Hawk Fire nears the city, burning about 15,000 acres and injuring six people. Nevada Gov. Lombardo declared a state of emergency and ordered National Guard assistance, with mass road closures, school shutdowns, two shelters open, and air tankers and helicopters dropping water and retardants to fight the blaze.

via BBC|

#evacuation #hawk-fire #nevada

local1 day ago•6 min saved

Uncontained Reno-Area Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations and State Response

A fast-spreading, human-caused wildfire near Reno expanded to over 23 square miles, forcing about 90,000 residents into evacuation and warning zones with zero containment as shifting winds drove extreme fire behavior. Nevada Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard and roughly 800 firefighters; thousands lost power and major routes like US 395 were closed. Evacuation centers opened in Reno–Sparks, residents fled homes with possessions as flames jumped across roads, and officials warned conditions could worsen for days as crews battled the blaze.

via The Press Democrat|

#evacuation #local #national-guard

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Hawk Fire Drives Reno Evacuations as Flames Edge Toward UNR

A fast-moving Hawk Fire near Reno grew to over 13,000 acres, forcing about 42,000 residents to evacuate and prompting evacuation warnings for tens of thousands more as winds pushed flames toward the University of Nevada, Reno campus; authorities declared a state of emergency, mobilized the Nevada National Guard, and roughly 400 personnel with aerial support fought the blaze, while about 10,000 customers lost power and several structures were destroyed with three civilians and three first responders injured.

via The Guardian|

#evacuation #hawk-fire #nevada

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Colwash Fire near Prosser Expands to 8,000 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

An 8,000-acre Colwash wildfire west of Prosser threatens homes and prompted evacuations east of the Yakima-Benton County line as ash rains on the Tri-Cities; Red Cross opened a shelter at Prosser High School, five wildland strike teams and state officials mobilized to contain the fire, whose cause is under investigation amid morning thunderstorms.

via Tri-City Herald|

#colwash-fire #evacuations #local

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Hawk Fire explodes near Reno, prompting evacuations as flames surge

A fast-moving Hawk Fire outside Reno swelled to more than 10,500 acres, with strong winds and dry vegetation fueling rapid spread and triggering evacuations for about 1,000 homes in the Somersett area. Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as roughly 400 firefighters and air crews battled the blaze, with officials urging residents to leave if ordered and stay alert as conditions evolve.

via Fox News|

#evacuations #hawk-fire #localnews

environment2 days ago•1 min saved

Hawk Fire Expands to 10,500+ Acres, Triggering Sierra County Evacuations

A wildfire northeast of Verdi has burned more than 10,500 acres, threatening nearly 1,000 structures and prompting evacuation warnings for Sierra County zones including Verdi and Long Valley. Highway 395 is closed in parts of Washoe County, and about 14,800 Truckee-area customers were briefly without power after a transmission line near the fire was de-energized; power has since been restored.

via KCRA|

#environment #evacuations #hawk-fire

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Hawk Fire Expands to 10,522 Acres as Evacuations Grow in Reno Area

The Hawk Fire in Washoe County, Nevada has grown to 10,522 acres and remains 0% contained, prompting a state of emergency, expanded evacuations (including a new center at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center after the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center filled), and U.S. 395 closures as crews battle the fast-moving blaze with multi-agency coordination.

via KTVN|

#evacuations #hawk-fire #local