Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours
Summary
A fast-growing wildfire in rural Texas has burned over 78 square miles of land, causing evacuations and school closures. Meanwhile, in Nevada, firefighters are containing the Hawk Fire, which destroyed more than 30 homes and forced thousands to evacuate near Reno.Key Facts
- The Texas wildfire started Monday afternoon and spread quickly due to very dry conditions.
- It has burned over 78 square miles of ranchland in two counties in north central Texas.
- Evacuations have been ordered in affected Texas areas, and some schools have closed or delayed classes.
- In Nevada, the Hawk Fire began Saturday near Reno and has destroyed more than 30 homes.
- The Hawk Fire has burned about 23 square miles and is currently 27% contained.
- Around 63,000 people remain under evacuation orders or warnings in the Reno area, down from over 90,000.
- Fire officials blame human activity for causing the Hawk Fire, either intentional or accidental.
- Nationwide, there have been more than 50,000 wildfires this year, the highest in ten years for this time period.
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