{
  "id": 3047403,
  "title": "Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/firefighters-are-trying-to-stop-a-fast-moving-nevada-wildfire-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:09:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/2026/08/24/firefighters-are-trying-to-stop-a-fast-moving-nevada-wildfire-from-spreading-to-homes-in-reno"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RENO, Nevada (AP) — A wildfire that exploded over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills threatened to engulf homes in Reno, Nevada, prompting officials to evacuate more than 90,000 residents. The out-of-control fire has scorched over 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) across foothills bordered by neighborhoods near the California state line. Despite zero containment, firefighters worked tirelessly to prevent the flames from spreading into densely populated areas. The Hawk Fire, which authorities suspect to be human-caused, has already forced the closure of schools and left at least six individuals injured, including three first responders and three civilians. As residents struggled to evacuate, Ruby Delatorre, a local resident, expressed her distress, stating, \"Honestly, I thought it was like in a movie.\"",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Wildfire spreads rapidly, threatening Reno homes",
    "Over 90,000 residents evacuated due to blaze",
    "Hawk Fire, suspected human-caused, burns 23 sq miles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Wildfire burning near Nevada city forces evacuation of 90,000 residents",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/wildfire-burning-near-nevada-city-forces-evacuation-of-90-000",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:01:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Firefighters battle flames and smoke near Reno fueled by drought and wind",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/firefighters-battle-flames-and-smoke-near-reno-fueled-by-drought-and",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:11:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}