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  "id": 2898457,
  "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-2898457",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260824/wildfire-nears-reno-nevada-with-thousands-ordered-to-evacuate"
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  "account": "A rapidly spreading wildfire, known as the Hawk Fire, advanced perilously close to Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, prompting authorities to order nearly 90,000 people to evacuate their homes. The fire, which began on Saturday, rapidly expanded to over 23 square miles, engulfing the rugged Peavine Peak area within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The close proximity of homes and businesses to the forest's foothills exacerbated the situation, creating a dangerous environment for residents and firefighters alike.\n\nThe blaze proved particularly challenging for emergency crews, as shifting winds made it difficult for them to control the fire's progression. Despite their efforts, multiple fire trucks were even overwhelmed by the fast-moving flames. As authorities scrambled to contain the blaze, they confirmed that at least six individuals had been injured, including three first responders and three civilians.\n\nAlthough officials stated that the fire was \"human-caused,\" they did not disclose the specific details of their determination or whether the fire was deliberately set or inadvertently ignited. The extent of the destruction became increasingly apparent as the fire spread, with the \"GO NOW\" evacuation zone encompassing an area that included the edge of the University of Nevada campus. In addition, another 45,000 residents found themselves within the adjacent evacuation warning zone, further intensifying the evacuation efforts.\n\nAuthorities emphatically urged all evacuated residents to leave their homes and prepare for a prolonged absence, potentially lasting several days.",
  "summary": "A fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people — three first responders and three civilians — were injured, officials said. Officials said the…",
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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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Videos show Hawk Fire spreading around Reno, Nevada, prompting thousands to evacuate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/videos-show-hawk-fire-spreading-around-reno-nevada-prompting",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Tens of thousands evacuated in Nevada as wildfire nears Reno",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-in-nevada-as-wildfire-nears-reno",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:59:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno as tens of thousands ordered to flee",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/fast-moving-wildfire-threatens-reno-as-tens-of-thousands-ordered-to",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:03:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
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