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Hawk Fire: 10,500+-acre wildfire in Nevada prompts Sierra County evac warnings
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Key Points:
- A wildfire known as the Hawk Fire began in Washoe County, Nevada, burning over 10,500 acres and threatening nearly 1,000 structures as of Saturday evening.
- Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Sierra County, California, including the Verdi and Long Valley areas, with residents advised to be prepared to leave their homes.
- Highway 395 in Washoe County was closed in both directions between Parr Boulevard and Red Rock Road due to the fire.
- Approximately 14,800 customers in the Truckee area experienced power outages after NV Energy de-energized a transmission line near the fire, but power was restored by midnight Saturday.
- Authorities continue to monitor the situation, with evacuation maps available for affected areas in California and Nevada.
