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Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.
After the Hawk Fire burned out of control for two days in Reno, Nevada, the smoke cleared to reveal black hillsides and charred neighborhoods. Tens of thousands are still not allowed to return home, with some brush reigniting. Jason Allen reports on the damage.
NYTimes – US Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.
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.
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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.
NYTimes – US Thousands of residents were evacuated and dozens of homes burned in Nevada, and forecasters are concerned that critical conditions could return.
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.
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