Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
The human-caused blaze has burned more than 15,000 acres with zero containment. Nearly 90,000 people face evacuation orders or warnings.
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A fast-moving wildfire northwest of Reno, Nevada, has burned 15,051 acres and remains zero percent contained as of Monday.
The Hawk Fire started on August 22. It has injured six people. Officials ordered about 42,000 residents to leave immediately and told another 45,000 to prepare to evacuate. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and activated the National Guard.
Firefighters are working to hold the fire east of Dog Valley Road and south of U.S. Highway 395. Critically dry fuels, elevated temperatures and afternoon southwest winds continue to drive extreme fire behavior.
Road and trail closures remain in effect, including sections of U.S. Highway 395. No timeline has been set for residents to return. The fire is expected to burn for at least two more days.
More than 720 personnel, 14 crews, 95 engines, 10 helicopters and 9 dozers are assigned to the incident under the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
