‘Everything we own is gone’: Over 90,000 people in Reno evacuated amidst ‘human-caused’ wildfire
Officials did not provide details on how they determined the fire was "human-caused," and if it was intentional or accidental.
Over 90,000 residents in Reno, Nevada, were evacuated due to an out-of-control wildfire that officials described as "human-caused." The Hawk Fire began on Saturday and rapidly expanded to more than 23 square miles, spreading over the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Shifting and strengthening winds made firefighting efforts difficult, and zero containment was achieved.
Authorities urged people to be prepared to stay away for several days due to the unpredictable fire behavior. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam urged evacuees to leave immediately, as conditions were expected to worsen. Cari Kieffer, a resident who lost her home, described the devastation, stating that everything she and her family owned was gone.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency and mobilized the National Guard to support aerial firefighting efforts. U.S. Route 395, a major north-south highway, was closed due to the fire.
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