Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
Summary
A large wildfire near Reno, Nevada has forced about 42,000 people to leave their homes immediately, with another 45,000 told to prepare for evacuation. The fire has burned over 10,500 acres, injured six people, and caused local officials to declare a state of emergency.Key Facts
- Around 42,000 people have been ordered to evacuate immediately near Reno, Nevada.
- Another 45,000 people have been told to be ready to leave soon.
- The fire started on Saturday morning and is burning near the city outskirts.
- So far, six people have been hurt, including three firefighters.
- The fire has burned about 10,500 acres and is not yet controlled.
- Nevada’s Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency and called the National Guard to help.
- About 13,700 homes are in the evacuation zone.
- Schools in Washoe County will be closed except one, and many roads have been shut down.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
