Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno
NEW YORK: Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most populous city.
This weekend, tens of thousands of residents in Reno, Nevada were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire, known as the Hawk Fire, approached the outskirts of the city. Approximately 42,000 people were displaced or in active evacuation zones, while an additional 45,000 were under a "be prepared to evacuate" status. Flames were seen approaching roads in eye-witness video, with smoke from the hills billowing over nearby neighborhoods.
The fire has scorched 13,000 acres so far and was human-caused, still under investigation. Three civilians and three first responders were injured in the blaze. The fire was reported off Hawk Meadow Trail on Saturday morning, with firefighters battling it under extreme "red flag" conditions of hot temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, authorizing two National Guard helicopters and 60 personnel to aid in firefighting efforts. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport remained outside the evacuation zone, with commercial flights continuing as scheduled.
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