Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
Summary
A wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has been contained to 27 percent after burning about 60 square kilometers and destroying at least 32 homes. About 63,000 people remain under evacuation orders as firefighters work to control the blaze, which has injured seven people and shut down local schools.Key Facts
- The fire began on Saturday near Reno in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- The wildfire quickly grew by Sunday, destroying at least 32 homes and damaging 6 more.
- Seven people were injured, including three emergency workers and four civilians.
- About 63,000 residents remain evacuated, down from over 90,000 at the fire’s peak.
- Local officials say the fire has not grown further and covers about 23 square miles.
- This is the third large wildfire in the area in the last two weeks, caused by human actions.
- Nevada’s governor declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard.
- The nearby Burning Man festival organizers asked attendees not to use resources needed by evacuees.
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