2026 Hawk Fire
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Hawk Fire wildfire near Reno, Nevada
The Hawk Fire has destroyed at least 13 residences.
Around 40,000 people were placed under evacuation warnings due to the Hawk Fire.
The Hawk Fire has consumed around 15,051 acres.
Hawk Fire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing evacuations
The Hawk Fire started near the Hawk Meadow Trail.
Over 100 power poles were damaged by the fire, resulting in 10,000+ customers losing power.
The Hawk Fire was 27% contained at more than 15,000 acres.
“Please be patient and know that there are so many people working incredibly hard to get you home as soon as it’s safe. Your safety is the priority, and we appreciate your understanding during this difficult time,”
Wildfire Near Reno, Nevada Triggers Thousands of Evacuations
Reno-Stead Airport halted general aviation traffic due to the fire while remaining accessible to firefighting planes.
Authorities confirmed injuries to three civilians and three first responders.
Around 10,000 homes and businesses in Washoe County lost power by Sunday.
“The Hawk Fire is a very dynamic incident for us as it's being driven by the winds,”
Hawk Fire near Reno grows to 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations
According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, around 1,000 homes were threatened as evacuations expanded.
Thousands of customers lost power and a section of U.S. 395 was closed due to the fire.
The Hawk Fire started on a hillside in Northern Nevada just outside Reno on Saturday.
“The Hawk Fire is a very dynamic incident for us as it's being driven by the winds,”
Hawk Fire evacuation zone expands into northwest Reno
The Hawk Fire exploded to more than 15,000 acres on Sunday.
Nearly 90,000 residents were forced to evacuate.
Six people were injured in the fire, according to local authorities.
Nevada governor declares state of emergency as brush fire reaches 10,500 acres
A brush fire burned across more than 10,500 acres outside Reno, Nevada.
Approximately 400 firefighters and personnel from local, state, and federal agencies worked the fire on Saturday evening.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County due to the Hawk Fire.
“The Hawk Fire is a very dynamic incident for us as it's being driven by the winds,”
Hawk Fire wildfire in Nevada prompts evacuations
The University of Nevada, Reno continued to operate on Monday despite the fall semester beginning that day.
As of Monday morning, the Hawk Fire was 0% contained.
Authorities urged about 90,000 residents of Reno, Nevada, and the adjacent North Valley to evacuate or prepare to do so.