Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno area.
The Hawk Fire tore through northwest Reno on Sunday, destroying homes and forcing nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate with zero containment reported. Shifting winds drove extreme fire behavior, overwhelming crews attempting to reach hot spots.
- 42,000 residents were under mandatory 'GO NOW' evacuation orders by Sunday.
- 23-plus square miles burned across the Peavine Peak area; 0% contained.
- 6 people injured — three first responders, three civilians.
- 800 fire personnel, 60 National Guard troops, and two helicopters deployed.
Why it matters: About 13,700 homes fall inside the evacuation zone. Two hospitals evacuated patients, U.S. Route 395 closed, and officials monitored whether the county jail would need evacuation.
- Nearly 10,000 customers remained without power Sunday, down from 60,000 Saturday.
- 15 new fires broke out across Nevada on Saturday alone, part of a broader wave of fire activity in a drought-stricken West.
How 42 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 22 sources: The center focuses on scale and logistics — evacuation numbers, government response, and the fire's place in a wider pattern of Western wildfire activity.
BBC News1w+Hawk fire: 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
Deutsche Welle1w+US: Wildfire forces mass evacuations near Reno, Nevada
USA Today1w+Is smoke from Nevada's Hawk Fire affecting California air quality?TNDThe National Desk1w+Washington crews stop 12-acre wildfire before it reaches hundreds of homes
Associated Press1w+Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
France 241w+Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of RenoWYWKBN Youngstown1w+Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homesYNYahoo News1w+Tens of thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevadaabcabc27 (WHTM)1w+Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuateCNCTV News1w+Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nev., forcing thousands to evacuate
Forbes1w+90,000 In Hawk Fire Evacuation Zone—What To Know About Reno Blaze
Fortune1w+'Everything we own is gone': Over 90,000 people in Reno evacuated amidst 'human-caused' wildfire | FortuneLeft coverage, 11 sources: The left leads with the human toll — displaced families, lost belongings, and the emotional weight on residents — while noting the broader context of Western drought conditions.
CBS News1w+Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada keeping tens of thousands evacuated
The Independent1w+Reno wildfire tears through homes as National Guard joins desperate fight
Los Angeles Times1w+Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
SFGate1w+Burning Man attendee among Reno residents who lost everything in Hawk Fire
Al Jazeera1w+Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
NBC News1w+Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno areaSFCSan Francisco Chronicle1w+Burning Man travel warning issued as Hawk Fire burns near RenoTBGThe Boston Globe1w+Fire near Reno prompts evacuation orders for thousands of homes
The Guardian1w+At least six injured in Reno, Nevada, wildfire as 42,000 forced to evacuate
The New York Times1w+Firefighters Grapple With Nevada Blaze That Drove Thousands From Homes
Time1w+Tens of Thousands of Nevadans Evacuated in Latest Wildfire of Record-Breaking YearRight coverage, 9 sources: The right emphasizes the speed and scale of the government emergency response, including the governor's National Guard mobilization and state of emergency declaration.
The Washington Times1w+5 questions about the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada
Citizen Free Press1w+Nevada wildfire jumps over fire trucks.LILegal Insurrection1w+Human-Caused Fire Spreads Near Reno, Forcing Mass Evacuations
New York Post1w+Hawk Fire explodes in size as it surges towards Reno
Newsmax1w+Tens of Thousands Flee 'Human-Caused' Fire Near Reno, Nevada
One America News1w+Nev.: About 90K urged to evacuate as Hawk Fire burns 15K acres at 0% containmentTCSThe Center Square1w+About 90,000 evacuated during Hawk Fire in Reno area
The Epoch Times1w+Fire Crews Gain Ground on Destructive Blaze Raging Near Reno, Nevada
Washington Examiner1w+Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that’s destroyed more than 30 homesWhat’s next: Winds were forecast to strengthen, keeping fire behavior unpredictable for at least the next 12 hours, officials said.
- Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo's emergency declaration keeps National Guard resources active in Washoe County.
- How many homes were destroyed has not been confirmed by officials.
- Officials called the fire human-caused but have not said whether it was accidental or intentional.
- Whether the University of Nevada campus or the county jail will require evacuation remains unresolved.