Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced thousands of residents to evacuate as the blaze threatens neighborhoods and the University of Nevada campus. Emergency crews are working to contain the fire, which has already consumed over 10,500 acres and caused widespread power outages.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing threat of wildfires to urban centers in the American West, exacerbated by climate conditions like high winds and dry vegetation.
Hawk wildfire in Nevada forces evacuations and road closures US wildfires Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes Hawk fire has covered more than 10,500 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno
Prefer the Guardian on Google A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 10,500 acres (4,200 hectares) early on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and forcing nearly 14,000 homes to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.
The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows fire and Rescue in Reno.
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