Nevada wildfire forces mass evacuation as emergency declared

A fast-growing wildfire in Nevada forced the evacuation of up to 90,000 people as of August 24, 2026, with a state of emergency declared. Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze, which had already displaced nearly 14,000 residents by August 23.

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Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

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Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.