Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno
Summary
A large wildfire near Reno, Nevada, forced about 24,000 people to evacuate, with tens of thousands more on alert. The fire started on Saturday, has burned over 15,000 acres, destroyed dozens of homes, and is being fought by more than 900 firefighters, including teams from other countries.Key Facts
- The fire is called the Hawk Fire and started on Saturday.
- It has burned over 15,000 acres (about 6,000 hectares) near Reno, Nevada.
- Around 24,000 people are still under evacuation orders; at its peak, more than 40,000 were evacuated.
- Tens of thousands more people are on alert and should be ready to leave quickly.
- The fire is about five miles northwest of Reno and moving fast due to strong winds.
- Seven people, including three firefighters, have been injured; no deaths reported.
- At least 32 homes have been completely destroyed, and many others damaged.
- Firefighters from the US, Australia, and New Zealand are working to stop the fire.
- Officials say the fire was caused by humans but are still investigating if it was accidental or intentional.
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