Hawk Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate Near Reno.
The Hawk Fire burned more than 10,500 acres near Reno Saturday with 0% containment, forcing nearly 14,000 homes to evacuate by Sunday morning.
- 400 firefighters and three overnight helicopters worked the fire Saturday.
- 60 National Guard troops deployed to secure evacuated neighborhoods.
- Evacuation orders reached the Somersett neighborhood and the University of Nevada campus edge.
- Fire cause remains undetermined, officials say.
Why it matters: Strong gusty winds, low humidity, and dry brush are driving the fire rapidly into residential areas. Officials say that makes protecting homes and saving lives simultaneously difficult.
- Structures have already been burned, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve confirmed.
- Authorities are also monitoring the fire's proximity to a Washoe County correctional facility.
How 29 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 10 sources: The center focuses on the governor's emergency declaration and official calls for vigilance, treating the story as a developing public safety event.
Reuters2hTens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno
Associated Press10hWildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
Christian Science Monitor7mThousands evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno
Fortune7hReno's mayor to residents near a fast-growing wildfire: your life matters more than your house | Fortune
France 246hEmergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people
Newsweek13hHawk fire evacuation map as blaze spreads over 10,000 acres
PBS NewsHour52mHuman-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuationsTNDThe National Desk3hFast-moving Hawk Fire near Reno grows to 10,500 acres, threatens 1,000 homesWPWPXI Pittsburgh10hWildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoodsLeft coverage, 9 sources: The left emphasizes the scale of displacement and the fire's march toward the University of Nevada campus, foregrounding community impact and the evacuation shelter response.
CBS News9hFast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate
CNN15hFast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergencySFCSan Francisco Chronicle1hHawk Fire near Reno burns structures, injures 6 as 40,000 evacuate
The Independent2hFast-moving wildfire in Nevada forces nearly 90,000 to evacuate was human caused, sheriff says
ABC News18hFast-growing Hawk Fire explodes to more than 8,000 acres, spurs evacuations outside Reno
Al Jazeera4hThousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of NevadaTBGThe Boston Globe7hWildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
The Guardian4hFast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
The New York Times6hFire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and HospitalsRight coverage, 10 sources: The right highlights the wind-driven speed of the fire and the threat to roughly 1,000 homes, with additional attention to the correctional facility risk and firefighting drone technology.
Fox News10hNevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency
New York Post15hNevada governor declares state of emergency as Hawk Fire grows to over 10,500 acres
Daily Mail7hPatients at Nevada hospital forced to EVACUATE as devastating Hawk fire rapidly rips through the Silver State
Breitbart News8hWATCH: Fast Moving Wildfire Consuming Land and Structures Near Reno, NV
Just the News8hNevada brush fire covers more than 10,500 acres, governor issues state of emergency
Newsmax10hWildfire Approaches Reno, Nevada, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate Their Neighborhoods
NTD9hWildfire Approaches Reno, Nevada, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate Their Neighborhoods
The Epoch Times22hHawk Fire: Thousands Evacuated in Nevada as Governor Issues State of Emergency
The Sun12hState of emergency declared as huge 10,500-acre wildfire explodes in Nevada sparking urgent evacuation warnings
The Washington Times5hWildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoodsWhat’s next: Lombardo directed state agencies to coordinate through Nevada's emergency operations center.
- The Reno-Sparks Convention Center opened as an evacuation shelter, without accommodating pets.
- What caused the Hawk Fire has not been determined.
- How many structures have been destroyed or damaged has not been confirmed.
- Whether evacuation zones will expand further as wind conditions continue is unknown.