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Texas wildfire forces evacuations even as Reno fire slows
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Key Points:
- A rapidly expanding wildfire in rural north central Texas has burned over 78 square miles, prompting evacuations and school closures in two counties.
- The Ross Fire near Fort Worth is only slightly contained, having destroyed at least five structures, with emergency officials expecting further growth due to rising temperatures.
- Wildfires are increasing across the South and western U.S. amid extremely dry conditions, with over 50,000 fires reported nationwide this year, the highest in a decade.
- In Nevada, the Hawk Fire near Reno has destroyed more than 30 homes and is 27% contained, with evacuation orders reduced to about 63,000 residents; the fire is believed to be human-caused.
- Authorities in both states have opened evacuation centers and are assisting with livestock evacuation, while firefighters continue battling multiple large wildfires under challenging conditions.
