Wildfires: Fires in the US state of Nevada – dozens of homes destroyed
The fire service in Nevada is reporting progress against a wildfire on the outskirts of the city of Reno. But dozens of residents have lost their homes.
Firefighters battling the rapidly spreading Hawk Fire in Nevada, near Reno, report progress, with the blaze now 27% contained. The fire has destroyed 32 homes and damaged six more, with numbers expected to rise. Seven people, including three firefighters, have been injured, and at one point 42,000 people were ordered to evacuate, with a further 45,000 advised to be prepared to leave. The fire, which has burned over 6,000 hectares, is believed to have been caused by human activity, with investigations ongoing.
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