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Reno Hawk Fire updates Monday: 32 homes destroyed, containment at 27%
Reno Gazette Journal • • general
Key Points:
- The Hawk Fire has burned over 15,000 acres in northwest Reno and the North Valleys, with 32 homes destroyed and six damaged; it is currently 27% contained as of Monday afternoon.
- Mandatory evacuation orders affect approximately 90,000 residents, with some areas downgraded from "Evacuate Now" to "Get Set to Evacuate," but officials warn conditions may change rapidly due to wind shifts.
- Firefighting efforts involve around 720 personnel, 14 crews, 95 engines, 14 helicopters, and 9 dozers; the fire is human-caused, though the exact origin remains under investigation.
- Several schools, including nearly all Washoe County School District schools and Truckee Meadows Community College, canceled classes Monday, while the University of Nevada, Reno, continues operations.
- Multiple evacuation centers and resources are available for displaced residents, including child care at Boys and Girls Clubs, and road closures remain in place on major routes such as U.S. 395; power outages affect nearly 10,000 residents in the area.
