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Hawk Fire races across the Reno hills, pushing tens of thousands out
Officials say the human-caused blaze is uncontained, has burned more than 13,000 acres, and put about 42,000 people under mandatory evacuation.
The Hawk Fire started Saturday in the hills outside Reno and, driven by wind, grew past 13,000 acres with zero containment reported Sunday; later mapping put it near 15,000 acres. Unified commanders said it is human-caused. About 42,000 people were ordered to leave and another 45,000 were told to be ready; officials put roughly 90,000 in the affected zones. Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency. Six people were injured, none reported life-threatening. A hospital evacuated patients. Schools in Washoe County were canceled Monday. Sources agree on the scale and the human cause; acreage and power-outage counts moved through the day as the fire grew.
Fast-growing Hawk Fire grows to 13,000 acres near Reno, spurs 42,000 evacuations
23 Aug 2026
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The North Valleys emergency room was temporarily closed due to evacuations.
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Hawk Fire explodes to 13,000 acres near Reno, forcing evacuations
23 Aug 2026
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Nevada’s Hawk Fire blamed on human activity, official says, as 90,000 urged to flee
23 Aug 2026
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Reno’s fire chief said none of the injuries are life-threatening.
Cochran said there is no indication the fire was intentionally set.
Somersett resident Ken McNeil said his wife is prepared to get them out.
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Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
23 Aug 2026
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He mobilized the National Guard with two helicopter crews and 60 troops.
Reno has more than 280,000 residents.
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Hawk Fire update Sunday: Grows to 15K acres; Reno-Sparks schools closed
23 Aug 2026
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Areas around Somersett Parkway, including Sierra Vista Park, Canyon Golf, Somersett Golf and Country Club, and Somersett West Park
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