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NewsWPLG Local 10August 24, 2026Miami-Dade

Authorities order evacuation of 90,000 Reno residents due to Hawk Fire

Officials have ordered the evacuation of over 90,000 residents in Reno, Nevada, as the human-caused Hawk Fire spreads across 23 square miles with zero containment. Schools are closed and emergency crews are working to prevent the fire from reaching densely populated neighborhoods.

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Why It Matters

The evacuation order affects 90,000 residents and has resulted in the closure of all county schools and the deployment of the National Guard to secure neighborhoods.

Key Facts

  • More than 90,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes.
  • The Hawk Fire has burned 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) as of Sunday.
  • Containment of the fire is currently at zero percent.
  • At least six people, including three first responders and three civilians, have been injured.
  • The fire is officially classified as human-caused.
  • All schools across the county were closed on Monday.
  • This is the third large wildfire in the area north of Reno in the past two weeks.
  • Nationwide, there have been more than 50,000 wildfires this year, the highest count in 10 years.

Who's Mentioned

otherHawk Fire“The specific wildfire event”locationReno“City where the wildfire is occurring”personTeresa Lenshyn“Resident affected by the evacuation”organizationNational Interagency Fire Center“Source of national wildfire statistics”organizationNational Guard“Deployed to secure evacuated neighborhoods”personRuby Delatorre“Resident affected by the evacuation”