{
  "id": 2871445,
  "title": "Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/tens-of-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate-in-nevada-as-fire-threatens-reno-2871445",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T21:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3364995/tens-thousands-ordered-evacuate-nevada-fire-threatens-reno"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, tens of thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate the Reno, Nevada area as a wildfire threatened the city. An additional 45,000 people were placed under orders to evacuate by Sunday as the Hawk Fire approached the outskirts of Reno, the state's third-largest city.\n\nLocal officials reported that about 42,000 residents had been displaced or were under active evacuation orders, while smoke from the flames was visible in nearby residential neighborhoods. The fire had burned through 5,261 hectares (13,000 acres) of land, according to a Sunday press conference.\n\nThe Hawk Fire was human-caused and is still under investigation. Three civilians and three first responders were injured in the incident. Initial reports of the fire came in late Saturday morning off Hawk Meadow Trail. Firefighters faced \"extreme red flag conditions\" during their initial efforts, with red flag conditions defined as warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds that increase wildfire risk.\n\nNevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency on Saturday for Washoe County, which includes Reno and parts of Lake Tahoe. He urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow local officials' instructions. Lombardo authorized the deployment of two National Guard helicopters and 60 National Guard staff to support operations with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.\n\nThe Reno-Tahoe International Airport remained outside the evacuation zone, and commercial flights operated normally on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated this weekend from the area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most-populous city. About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are under active evacuations with an additional 45,000 in “be prepared to evacuate” status as the Hawk Fire threatened northern…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/thousands-displaced-as-wildfire-threatens-homes-in-us-state-of-nevada",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:55:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/wildfire-started-by-humans-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:39:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Thousands displaced in US state of Nevada",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/thousands-displaced-in-us-state-of-nevada",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/tens-of-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate-in-nevada-as-fire-threatens-reno-2883899",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:34:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}