VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-23
“Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze,”
Hillary Schieve · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve noted that early evacuation enables emergency crews to focus on fighting the fire.
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