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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Texas and Nevada officials manage large-scale wildfires and evacuations

Wildfires in rural Texas and near Reno, Nevada, have forced mandatory evacuations, closed schools, and destroyed multiple structures. Governor Greg Abbott has secured federal assistance for the Texas Ross Fire, while firefighters in both states struggle with containment due to extreme heat and high winds.

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Why It Matters

Residents in affected areas face immediate threats to property and safety, with ongoing evacuation orders and school closures impacting daily life and local infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • The Ross Fire in Texas has burned over 78 square miles and is only 8% contained as of Tuesday evening.
  • Governor Greg Abbott announced FEMA will provide resources to fight the Ross Fire.
  • The Hawk Fire in Nevada has destroyed at least 47 homes and burned 23 square miles.
  • Approximately 5,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders in the Reno area.
  • At least five structures were destroyed in Palo Pinto County, Texas, including buildings at Worth Ranch.
  • Seven people, including three first responders, were injured in the Nevada fire.
  • Nationwide, there have been more than 50,000 wildfires reported so far this year.
  • The Hawk Fire in Nevada is 27% contained as of Tuesday.
  • Fire officials in Reno believe the Hawk Fire was caused by human activity.

Who's Mentioned

locationReno“Location of the Hawk Fire”organizationScouting America's Longhorn Council“Owner of the affected Worth Ranch”organizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“Providing resources for the Ross Fire”organizationNational Interagency Fire Center“Source of national wildfire statistics”locationPalo Pinto County“Primary location of the Ross Fire”personGreg Abbott“Governor of Texas”personDanny Watkins“Fire Chief in Palo Pinto County”