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Power restored to all who lost it due to Hawk Fire; Governor signs housing assistance executive order; Reno woman dies
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Key Points:
- NV Energy has restored power to all customers affected by the Hawk Fire, which at its peak impacted 60,000 customers; however, gas service restoration continues and customers without gas are advised to schedule appointments.
- The Hawk Fire burned approximately 15,085 acres and is now 93% contained, with 586 personnel still engaged in mop-up, patrol, and infrastructure rebuilding efforts; 47 homes have been destroyed and 14 damaged.
- An 83-year-old woman, Hayde Medina-Valiente, died from injuries related to the fire, marking the first confirmed fatality linked to the incident.
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order to provide housing assistance for wildfire victims in Washoe County, directing funds toward rental aid and short-term housing costs.
- Evacuation warnings north of the fire have been lifted, roads have reopened, and community meetings continue to provide updates and resources to residents, with fire officials urging non-residents to avoid the area to reduce traffic and interference with firefighting efforts.
