Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate

Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate

The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes

Hawk fire has covered more than 13,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) early on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and forcing nearly 42,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows fir...

Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada

Authorities said the fire was caused by humans.

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods

A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada

Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.

Reno’s mayor to residents near a fast-growing wildfire: your life matters more than your house

The Hawk Fire has already burned structures and forced 14,000 homes to evacuate, just weeks after fires north of Reno scorched 100,000 acres.