Hawk Fire Evacuation Map as Blaze Spreads Over 10,000 Acres
The Hawk Fire tops 10,500 acres as Nevada declares an emergency, expands evacuations and deploys hundreds of firefighters.
Nevada's Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state emergency in Washoe County amid the rapid growth of the Hawk Fire, which is consuming over 10,000 acres northwest of Reno near Verdi and Somersett. The fire, reported around 11:23 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, expanded quickly due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.
Over 400 personnel from local, state, and federal agencies are battling the blaze. Governor Lombardo warned residents to follow evacuation orders and evacuated as necessary. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of the Somersett community, and residents were urged to monitor updates from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, Washoe County Emergency Management, and Nevada emergency officials.
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