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Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

Officials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hotspots more easily. Authorities confirmed several structures have been destroyed and that six…

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Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoodsA fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada. The Hawk Fire grew to more than 10,500 acres early Sunday. Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Washoe County, Nevada emergency officials opened the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to…
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Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuateOfficials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hot spots more easily. Authorities confirmed several structures have been destroyed and that six…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →
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