Firefighters Make Progress Against a Nevada Wildfire that's Destroyed More than 30 Homes
Crews reported 27% containment as the blaze held at 23 square miles, with evacuations reduced to about 63,000 people and schools closed in Washoe County.
- On Monday, the Hawk Fire reached 27% containment after burning 15,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, destroying more than 30 homes since igniting Saturday near Somersett.
- Officials confirmed the fire is human-caused, though the specific origin remains under investigation. On Sunday, wind gusts exceeding 40 miles an hour fueled rapid expansion, allowing flames to cover 6 miles in less than 24 hours.
- Approximately 23,000 people remain in 'evacuate now' zones, with 40,000 others under 'get set to evacuate' warnings. Seven people, including three first responders and four civilians, have suffered injuries.
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, mobilizing the Nevada National Guard for aerial firefighting support. Meanwhile, NV Energy de-energization measures left nearly 10,000 customers without power.
- Fire managers will hold a community meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the California Building to provide updates. Conditions remain dynamic, with forecasters expecting continued high-intensity runs as Zephyr winds increase this afternoon.
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Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada. Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the blaze,…
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada.
Firefighters make progress containing wildfire in Reno area, reduce evacuation orders
RENO -- A wildfire threatening neighborhoods around Reno, Nevada, has forced officials to urge tens of thousands of people to evacuate and cancel school for many on Monday – and high winds could make the situation more dire this week.
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