{
  "id": 2911276,
  "title": "More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/more-than-40-000-evacuate-as-wildfire-nears-reno-in-western-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:59:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/24/more-than-40-000-evacuate-as-wildfire-nears-reno-in-western-us"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Hawk Fire, is threatening the city of Reno in Nevada, western US. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of over 40,000 residents as the blaze approaches the metropolitan area, which is home to more than 280,000 people. The fire has already destroyed some mountaintop homes and injured six individuals, including three first responders. The Hawk Fire, which is one day old, has consumed 15,040 acres (6,087 hectares) and continues to spread rapidly due to strong winds. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, where Reno is located, as the fire threatens homes and structures. Reno's fire chief, Richard Edwards, urged the public to be prepared for immediate evacuation or even earlier, as the fire is highly dynamic and being driven by strong winds.",
  "summary": "The local fire chief urges another 45,000 residents to be ready to leave quickly as strong winds drive fires into residential areas.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/fast-growing-hawk-fire-near-reno-nevada-forces-thousands-to-evacuate",
        "published": "2026-08-23T13:32:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Reno’s mayor to residents near a fast-growing wildfire: your life matters more than your house",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/renos-mayor-to-residents-near-a-fast-growing-wildfire-your-life",
        "published": "2026-08-23T14:56:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/emergency-declared-in-nevada-as-wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-14-000",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:54:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/fast-moving-wildfire-in-reno-nevada-forces-thousands-to-evacuate-homes",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:22:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/more-than-40-000-evacuate-as-wildfire-nears-reno-in-western-us-2915976",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:59:30.000Z"
      }
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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."
}