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Hawk Fire reaches Reno outskirts, forcing 90,000 evacuations with zero containment
disasters1 month ago

Hawk Fire reaches Reno outskirts, forcing 90,000 evacuations with zero containment

The Hawk Fire, a human-caused blaze in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, has expanded to over 23 square miles with zero containment. Shifting winds have driven extreme fire behavior, forcing 42,000 residents to evacuate immediately and putting another 45,000 on alert. Six people, including three first responders, have been injured. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency, mobilizing the National Guard and 800 firefighters. Local casinos are offering discounted hotel rooms for displaced residents.

Hawk Fire reaches Reno edge, forcing 42,000 evacuations as human cause confirmed
us-wildfires1 month ago

Hawk Fire reaches Reno edge, forcing 42,000 evacuations as human cause confirmed

The Hawk Fire has rapidly expanded to over 13,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, forcing the evacuation of nearly 42,000 residents and threatening the University of Nevada campus. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, mobilizing the National Guard and approximately 400 personnel. While strong winds and dry vegetation fuel the blaze, officials have confirmed the fire was human-caused, though specific details remain under investigation. Six people, including three first responders, have been injured, and several structures have been destroyed. The fire has also prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and caused power outages for nearly 10,000 homes in Washoe County.