The Hawk Fire burned 5,261 hectares near Reno, Nevada, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate by August 23, 2026, with roughly 24,000 still under evacuation orders by August 25. The human-caused fire remained under investigation.
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Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno Reuters
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most-populous city. About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are under active evacuations with an additional 45,000 in “be prepared to evacuate” status as the Hawk Fire threatened northern
The fire, which has burned 5,261ha so far, was said to be human-caused and remains under investigation.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state's third-most-populous city. # news # usa # Reno # Nevada
Thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread in the outskirts of Reno.
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Fast-moving, ‘human-caused’ fire in Reno leaves thousands of homes and businesses without power, officials say Tens of thousands of people in Nevada were urged to evacuate as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the city of Reno. The Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of the city, and quickly grew, showing “extreme fire behavior”. Continue reading...
Wildfires are ripping through Nevada, with tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate. Jason Allen reports.
Authorities in Nevada told tens of thousands of people to evacuate ahead of a fast-moving wildfire on Monday. Jason Allen reports from the scene.
Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more were on alert.
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Firefighters continue to battle the Hawk Fire, a wildfire near Reno, Nevada, as tens of thousands remain unable to return to their homes. Meanwhile, a U.S. Air Force major faces criminal charges for criticizing President Trump. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Hawk Fire has exploded in size, forcing thousands to evacuate from Reno, Nevada. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.