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  "id": 2883899,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:34:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1517383/tens-thousands-ordered-evacuate-nevada-fire-threatens-reno"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, tens of thousands of residents in Reno, Nevada were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire, known as the Hawk Fire, approached the outskirts of the city. Approximately 42,000 people were displaced or in active evacuation zones, while an additional 45,000 were under a \"be prepared to evacuate\" status. Flames were seen approaching roads in eye-witness video, with smoke from the hills billowing over nearby neighborhoods. The fire has scorched 13,000 acres so far and was human-caused, still under investigation. Three civilians and three first responders were injured in the blaze. The fire was reported off Hawk Meadow Trail on Saturday morning, with firefighters battling it under extreme \"red flag\" conditions of hot temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, authorizing two National Guard helicopters and 60 personnel to aid in firefighting efforts. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport remained outside the evacuation zone, with commercial flights continuing as scheduled.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: 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.",
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      {
        "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": "South China Morning Post",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:05:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Wildfire nears Reno, Nevada, with thousands ordered to evacuate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/wildfire-nears-reno-nevada-with-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:07:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}