Reno Hawk Fire destroys 32 homes, crews make progress on containment

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 728

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Firefighting crews have made progress containing the Hawk fire blazing near Reno that has destroyed more than 30 homes and placed tens of thousands under evacuation orders or warnings.

The fast-moving Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of Reno, Nevada’s second most populous city, and quickly spread across more than 15,000 acres by Monday afternoon.

Richard Edwards, the chief of Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said that first responders …

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