- The fire began Saturday and grew to more than 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) on Sunday across foothills ringed by neighborhoods near the California state line, with zero containment.
- Authorities said late Sunday that the Hawk Fire had stayed in its footprint and firefighters were extinguishing hotspots while working to keep the fire from jumping a main highway and reaching areas filled with homes and businesses.
- Schools across the county were closed Monday because of the evacuations and to keep roads clear for emergency crews.
- The Hawk Fire is the third large wildfire in the rugged terrain north of Reno in the past two weeks, all caused by human activity, according to fire officials.
- The out-of-control fire has already burned some homes, and there is concern that shifting winds could push flames into newly developed and densely packed neighborhoods on the edge of Nevada's second-biggest city.
- Videos posted on social media showed the smoldering ruins of homes and cars, with only a scorched basketball hoop still standing. Many residents had little time to evacuate after the fire exploded in size.
- Extremely dry conditions across the American West have sparked a rash of wildfires this summer.
Firefighters are currently battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, which has rapidly expanded to over 23 square miles with zero containment. The blaze, which began on Saturday, has forced the evacuation of more than 90,000 residents as it threatens homes in densely populated neighborhoods.1235
Authorities reported that the fire has already burned some homes, raising concerns about shifting winds that could push flames further into residential areas. At least six individuals, including three first responders and three civilians, have been injured due to the fire's rapid spread.
Schools across the county were closed to facilitate evacuations and keep roads clear for emergency crews. Officials have stated that the fire is “human-caused,” although they have not confirmed whether it was intentional or accidental. Videos on social media depict the aftermath, showing the smoldering ruins of homes and vehicles, with only a scorched basketball hoop remaining.
The Hawk Fire marks the third significant wildfire in the region in just two weeks, all attributed to human activity, amid extremely dry conditions that have plagued the American West this summer.
“The fire has already burned some homes, and shifting winds could push flames into densely packed neighborhoods on the edge of Nevada's second-biggest city. Schools across the county were closed Monday to keep roads clear for emergency crews.”
