Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.
Nearly 90,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire approached Reno, Nevada, with the Hawk Fire advancing over 15,000 acres by Monday. While evacuation orders remained in place for 23,000 people, others were allowed to return home. Firefighters reported that 32 homes had been destroyed and six damaged, with more expected to be affected.
Unfavorable weather conditions and strong winds could drive the flames towards more homes, and unfavorable weather conditions were forecast for the next two days. No deaths were reported, but seven people were injured, including three firefighters and four civilians. The cause of the fire, which began on Saturday, was human-related, and investigators are still determining if it was intentionally set.
The fire's containment rate was at least 27% as of Monday afternoon, but more than two-thirds of the perimeter remained uncontained. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the National Guard to join efforts. Wildfire prevention efforts involve air tankers, helicopters, and ground crews, with firefighters from Australia, New Zealand, and 15 US states participating.
The University of Nevada in Reno, located near the affected area, continued regular operations but monitored the situation, while some teaching staff canceled their classes. Despite the blaze's proximity to the city, it had not reached the center of Reno.
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