Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
Summary
A fast-moving wildfire called the Hawk Fire is burning near Reno, Nevada, forcing over 90,000 people to evacuate. The fire started on Saturday and has already destroyed some homes, with firefighters working to stop it from spreading further into neighborhoods.Key Facts
- The Hawk Fire began on Saturday and has grown to over 23 square miles by Sunday.
- More than 90,000 residents in Reno and nearby areas were ordered to leave their homes.
- The fire has caused injuries to six people, including three firefighters and three civilians.
- Authorities said the fire was caused by humans, but it is not known if it was on purpose or an accident.
- Schools in the affected county were closed to help with evacuations and keep roads clear for emergency workers.
- Wind changes make it difficult to predict where the fire will spread next.
- This is the third large wildfire in the area in two weeks, all caused by human activity.
- Dry weather across the western U.S. has contributed to an increase in wildfires this summer.
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