2026 Hawk Fire
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Hawk Fire wildfire near Reno, Nevada
The Hawk Fire has destroyed at least 13 residences.
Gov. Joe Lombardo said the Hawk Fire is spreading quickly and threatening homes and structures.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Hawk Fire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing evacuations
The Hawk Fire started near the Hawk Meadow Trail.
Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand were assisting with the Hawk Fire.
23,000 people remained under evacuation orders, with 40,000 under evacuation warnings.
“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,”
Nevada governor declares state of emergency as brush fire reaches 10,500 acres
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County due to the Hawk Fire.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve stated that structures had already suffered damage from the fire.
Evacuation orders were issued for the Somersett community and surrounding neighborhoods.
“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
Shane Akerson, a battalion chief with the Truckee Meadows fire protection district, said the fire was human-caused.
All but one school in Washoe County were closed on Monday to leave roads clear for first responders.
The University of Nevada, Reno continued to operate on Monday despite the fall semester beginning that day.
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.
As of Saturday evening, the Hawk Fire had expanded to over 10,500 acres according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office monitored the fire burning near the county detention center.
“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
Nearly 90,000 residents were forced to evacuate.
The Hawk Fire exploded to more than 15,000 acres on Sunday.
Six people were injured in the fire, according to local authorities.
Wildfire Near Reno, Nevada Triggers Thousands of Evacuations
Authorities confirmed injuries to three civilians and three first responders.
Reno-Stead Airport halted general aviation traffic due to the fire while remaining accessible to firefighting planes.
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,”