Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Wildfire near Reno Nevada forces mass evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire known as the Hawk Fire broke out near Reno, Nevada, burning thousands of acres and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire, determined to be human-caused, destroyed dozens of homes and prompted a state of emergency declaration. Firefighters from multiple US states and international crews made incremental progress in containing the blaze.