Hillary Schieve
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“It lit up these areas like nothing I’ve seen before,”
Hillary Schieve · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve described the fire's rapid spread at its peak, saying she feared the worst.
“it took your breath away, in the worst way”
Hillary Schieve · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve added this remark while describing the fire's rapid spread at its peak.
“already been burned in this fire, and your life is more important than a building”
Hillary Schieve · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve emphasized that saving human lives is more important than protecting property.
“If you have been told to evacuate, please don't wait!”
Hillary Schieve · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve urged residents under evacuation orders to leave without delay.
“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.
“Structures have already been burned in this fire and your life is more important than a building.”
Hillary Schieve · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve stressed that human lives are more important than buildings as structures burned.
“Structures have already been burned in this fire and your life is more important than a building. 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's mayor emphasized prioritizing human life and clearing the way for firefighters tackling the blaze.