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Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces tens of thousands to evacuate homes
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Hawk wildfire in Nevada rapidly expanded to over 13,000 acres, threatening Reno's neighborhoods and prompting the evacuation of nearly 42,000 residents, with an additional 45,000 urged to prepare for evacuation.
- Strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation have fueled the fire, which has destroyed several structures and injured three civilians and three first responders.
- Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency, mobilized the National Guard, and deployed aerial firefighting resources, with approximately 400 personnel from various agencies working to contain the blaze.
- Power outages affected nearly 10,000 homes and businesses, multiple road closures including parts of US Route 395 were in effect, and evacuation shelters were established, though pets were housed separately.
- The University of Nevada, Reno campus and Reno-Tahoe International Airport remained outside the evacuation zone, with emergency plans in place should conditions worsen.
