The Hawk wildfire, which began near Reno, Nevada, is 27% contained, with tens of thousands still under evacuation orders or warnings.
The Hawk fire, which ignited on Saturday near Reno, Nevada, has reached 27% containment as of Monday afternoon. Authorities reported that 23,000 people are under a 'go-now' evacuation order and 40,000 are under a 'get-set' warning, a reduction from 90,000 under such orders earlier in the day. More than 900 personnel are assigned to the fire, with 32 homes destroyed and six damaged, though numbers may rise as assessments continue. The blaze, described as wind-driven and human-caused, has burned over 15,000 acres and shown 'extreme fire behavior' as it threatened foothill neighborhoods. Officials noted that regions along the southern portion of the fire and east of US Route 395 have been contained, with portions of the highway reopened.
Evacuation orders are lifting in some areas, but residents are urged to avoid hiking and drone use near firefighting operations. The fire was surrounded by neighborhoods, and local officials emphasized the need for residents to be ready to evacuate immediately when told to do so. The Reno area has seen three large wildfires in the past two weeks, all of which were caused by human activity. The fire had already proved to be a challenge on Saturday night, moving exceptionally fast and making it difficult for responders to reach hotspots while residents were trying to evacuate.
Why it matters
The fire threatens thousands of residents and highlights the vulnerability of Reno to human-caused wildfires.
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What to watch
Residents should monitor updates on evacuation orders and power restoration efforts by local energy providers.
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