A fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, has grown to over 15,000 acres and is forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as it approaches the University of Nevada campus.
The fire, known as the Hawk fire, has expanded to more than 15,000 acres, driven by strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for nearly 90,000 residents, with 42,000 under strict orders and 45,000 in a warning zone. The blaze has reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus, prompting urgent calls for residents to leave immediately.
Three civilians and three first responders have been injured, and several structures have been destroyed. The fire is human-caused, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Nevada National Guard to assist with evacuation efforts and firefighting operations.
Why it matters
Evacuations are expanding as the fire moves closer to populated areas, straining local emergency resources and complicating rescue operations.
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What to watch
Watch whether officials release further details on the human cause of the fire during ongoing investigations.
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