Hawk Fire forces mass evacuations near Reno
The wildfire has burned more than 15,000 acres, destroyed at least 30 structures and prompted evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 people. The National Guard has been deployed.
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The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has forced tens of thousands of residents to leave their homes as flames spread across more than 15,000 acres.
Evacuation orders covered nearly 100,000 people at the peak. At least two hospitals were also evacuated. Officials reported that 30 structures had burned.
The National Guard was deployed to support firefighting and evacuation efforts. Thick smoke reduced visibility and complicated air operations.
Firefighters faced challenging terrain and dry conditions. Containment figures remained low as of the latest reports. Residents who returned to some areas described a hazmat-like environment with lingering toxins and ash.
Wildfires have become a recurring late-summer threat across the western United States. This blaze is one of several active incidents in the region this season.
Local authorities continued to urge residents to monitor official channels for updates on evacuation zones and air quality.
