Map, evacuations and other updates on August 24 - KCRA
The Hawk Fire in Nevada has burned over 15,000 acres, destroying 32 homes and injuring seven people. While crews are gaining control, thousands remain under evacuation orders and warnings as officials urge residents to avoid flying drones in the area.
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Wildfires continue to pose a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety in the Western United States, requiring complex coordination between emergency services and the public.
Crews are starting to gain control over a Nevada wildfire that destroyed 32 homes and left seven people injured, but officials say there is still work to be done before they can safely let more people back home. The Hawk Fire started around 11:20 a.m. Saturday, northwest of Reno, according to the U.S. Forest Service. At least seven people, including three first responders, have been injured. Officials said 32 homes have been destroyed, but other businesses and residential structures have also been damaged in the fire. The number of structures destroyed is expected to increase as crews can better survey the burn area. Some mandatory evacuations were downgraded, but around 23,000 people are still under evacuation orders. Around 40,000 people are under evacuation warnings.
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