Map Shows Biggest Fires in US This Year as Blaze Threatens Reno
Wildfires have burned more than 7.7 million acres across the US this year as the Hawk Fire threatens Reno and forces evacuations.
A fast-moving wildfire, the Hawk Fire, has devastated homes and injured at least six individuals in Reno, Nevada. The blaze, which began on Saturday and has since scorched around 15,000 acres, remains uncontained, according to a tracking map. Over 42,000 residents were evacuated, and another 45,000 found themselves in warning zones.
The University of Nevada, Reno, was located on the evacuation perimeter. Three civilians and three firefighters sustained injuries, with structures damaged or destroyed. The fire is believed to have been human-caused. As of Sunday, 400 personnel and 10 aircraft were battling the fire, with resources from multiple jurisdictions involved.
Firefighters planned to establish a fuel break on the fire's southern and eastern flanks to protect nearby residences. The fire year has been particularly destructive, with 50,580 wildfires burning 7,738,302 acres nationwide, surpassing the 10-year average. The Northwest region has faced the brunt of the crisis, handling 29 large fires and 11 complex incident management teams.
By August 23, the country had experienced 3.58 million acres burned, a 169 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
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