What changed in this update
Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.
Event intelligence
Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada
2 connected story threads
Current state
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres and dozens of homes; tens of thousands of residents remain unable to return home, schools are closed, and firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid concerns that critical fire conditions could return.
Grounded in 3 reports across 2 sources
What changed
The Hawk Fire burned dozens of homes, displaced tens of thousands under reduced evacuation orders, closed schools, and moved from out-of-control to containment efforts amid warnings that critical fire conditions could return.
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Source coverage
Source reports
CBS
Reno residents grapple with Hawk Fire: "We have no idea if our house survived"
NYTimes – US NYT
What We Know About the Hawk Fire Near Reno
Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.
CBS
Firefighters work to contain Hawk Fire near Reno
Firefighters in Nevada are working to contain the Hawk Fire as more than 20,000 residents are still unable to return home and schools remain closed. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to singe other parts of the western U.S. Jason Allen reports.
