Hawk Fire near Reno injures six, forces 90,000 to evacuate
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The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has injured six people and burned 53 square kilometers. Officials ordered 90,000 people to evacuate, including 42,000 told to leave immediately. The fire is human-caused and remains under investigation.
Key Facts
- The Hawk Fire has burned 13,000 acres (5,261 hectares) near Reno, Nevada.
- Three civilians and three first responders have been injured, according to fire operations commander Shane Akerson.
- About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are in active evacuations, with an additional 45,000 in 'be prepared to evacuate' status.
- The fire is human-caused and remains under investigation.
Fire Spread and Damage
The Hawk Fire has burned 13,000 acres (5,261 hectares) near Reno, Nevada, according to officials at a Sunday press conference. Kazinform reported the fire spread to 53 square kilometers, citing the Associated Press. Flames destroyed several structures, and local TV footage showed flames approaching roads.
Evacuations and Injuries
About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are in active evacuations, with an additional 45,000 in 'be prepared to evacuate' status as the Hawk Fire threatened northern Reno. Kazinform reported that authorities ordered 90,000 people to evacuate, including 42,000 told to leave immediately. Three civilians and three first responders have been injured, said Shane Akerson, a commander leading fire and rescue operations.
Cause and Investigation
The fire was human-caused and remains under investigation, officials said. Fire-tracking websites showed evacuation zones extending from the Sierra Nevada hills to the University of Nevada in northwest Reno.
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