US: Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno, Nevada
A wind-driven wildfire has forced roughly 42,000 people to evacuate and destroyed homes as fire crews continue to battle extreme conditions.
A massive wildfire, dubbed the Hawk Fire, prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada over the weekend. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, but it has already destroyed homes and injured at least six people, including three first responders and three civilians. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, mobilizing the National Guard to bolster firefighting efforts.
Fire Chief Richard Edwards explained that the wind-driven fires were rapidly consuming the residential areas. Nearly 10,000 customers in Washoe County remained without power as of Sunday, and parts of US Route 395 were closed. The airport remained outside the evacuation zone, with flights continuing as usual. This incident adds to a series of fires across drought-stricken Nevada, with 15 new fires igniting on Saturday alone.
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