Hawk Fire nears Reno, Nevada, with thousands ordered to evacuate
The human-caused Hawk Fire has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents in Reno, Nevada, as it spreads across the Peavine Peak area. The fire has destroyed homes and caused injuries to both first responders and civilians, with shifting winds complicating containment efforts.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the increasing threat of wildfires to urban-wildland interfaces and the challenges of emergency management during extreme weather events.
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A fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.
At least six people — three first responders and three civilians — were injured, officials said. Officials said the fire was “human-caused” but did not provide details on how they reached that conclusion, or whether it was intentionally set or accidental.
The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to more than 23 square miles (60 sq. km.) as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.
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