Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire called the Hawk fire has grown to over 13,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, forcing nearly 42,000 people to evacuate their homes. Emergency teams, including about 400 firefighters and the National Guard, are working to control the fire, which has caused injuries, destroyed buildings, and led to road closures and power outages.Key Facts
- The Hawk fire is spreading quickly from the Sierra foothills toward central Reno.
- Nearly 42,000 residents are in a “GO NOW” evacuation zone and another 45,000 are under evacuation warnings.
- Three civilians and three first responders have been injured, and some buildings have burned.
- Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency and sent the Nevada National Guard to assist.
- About 400 emergency personnel from local, state, and federal agencies are fighting the fire.
- Nearly 10,000 homes and businesses lost power due to the fire.
- More than 20 roads and parts of US Route 395 are closed because of the fire.
- The University of Nevada, Reno, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport are currently outside the evacuation zones.
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