Reno wildfire update: Scary videos emerge as Hawk Fire explodes to 2,500 acres near Somersett; evacuations underway
The Hawk Fire near Somersett in northwest Reno has burned 2,500 acres.
A wildfire erupted near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, Washoe County, Nevada, on Saturday afternoon, spreading rapidly and prompting evacuation warnings for surrounding areas. The blaze, which has already consumed 30 acres, has prompted a GO Level evacuation warning for Somersett Peak and South Mountain regions, as well as a SET alert for areas south of North Virginia Street, with a potential GO alert on the horizon.
The fire is moving westward, towards the Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, and has pushed the evacuation zone north and northwest of Somersett, along with some areas north of Verdi, including Somersett Parkway, Avenida de Landa, and Las Brisas Boulevard. As of now, most of the evacuation area remains uninhabited, but residents in the immediate vicinity are urged to remain vigilant and ready for rapid changes in conditions.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office emphasized the need for caution and awareness, advising drivers and residents alike to stay alert for emergency personnel and vehicles responding to the incident. Images and videos shared by locals depict a towering plume of smoke, visible from considerable distances, and a resident captured the smoke enveloping the sun during a walk along Truckee Drive in Reno.
The fire is currently threatening structures, and an extensive fire response operation is underway in the Somersett region.
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