Hawk Fire evacuations expand south into Somersett neighborhoods

Key Points:

• The Hawk Fire in northwest Reno has grown to over 10,500 acres, threatening approximately 1,000 homes and prompting expanded mandatory evacuation orders across multiple communities including Somersett, Rancho San Rafael, and parts of the North Valleys.
• Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County, directing all state agencies to assist local efforts; several evacuation centers have been established, with the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center now full and a new center opened at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
• U.S. Highway 395 northbound is closed at Parr Boulevard, with southbound lanes open only for evacuation; residents are urged to evacuate immediately if ordered, and emergency officials request that the public avoid the area to allow response operations.
• The fire has caused confirmed structural losses in northwest Reno, forced the temporary closure of the North Valleys emergency room, and resulted in nearly 48,700 NV Energy customers losing power across the Reno-Sparks area.
• A Red Flag Warning remains in effect due to gusty winds and low humidity, increasing fire risk; residents are advised to avoid activities that could ignite fires and stay alert for changing conditions as firefighting efforts continue.