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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Hawk Fire forces mass evacuations and destroys homes in northwest Reno

The fast-moving Hawk Fire has triggered mandatory evacuation orders for nearly 14,000 homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, after growing to over 10,500 acres. Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and deployed the Nevada National Guard to assist with firefighting and security efforts.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the evacuation zone face immediate displacement and property loss, while thousands of others are experiencing power outages and highway closures as emergency services manage the rapidly spreading blaze.

Key Facts

  • The Hawk Fire has burned over 10,500 acres (42 sq. km.).
  • Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for nearly 14,000 homes.
  • Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County.
  • 60 Nevada National Guard troops and two helicopter crews were mobilized to assist.
  • Approximately 400 personnel are currently working on the fire incident.
  • Nearly 10,000 customers in Washoe County are without power.
  • Portions of U.S. Route 395 are closed.
  • The Reno-Sparks Convention Center is open as a shelter for human evacuees.
  • The Reno-Stead Airport is closed to general aviation traffic.
  • Earlier this month, three separate wildfires forced 13,000 residents to evacuate.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTruckee Meadows Fire & Rescue“Primary agency managing the fire incident.”personHillary Schieve“Mayor of Reno who issued evacuation warnings.”organizationNevada National Guard“Deployed to assist with aerial firefighting and neighborhood security.”locationReno-Sparks Convention Center“Designated shelter for human evacuees.”locationU.S. Route 395“Highway partially closed due to the fire.”personJoe Lombardo“Governor of Nevada who declared a state of emergency.”locationWashoe County“The county under a state of emergency due to the fire.”locationHumboldt–Toiyabe National Forest“The forest area where the fire is burning.”