The Hawk Fire, which started out as a small bushfire has now spread to over 10,500 acres. Traffic camera footage showed the fire blazing near Highway 395 close to Red Rock, Nevada.
\n\nA fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles (53 square kilometres) as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
\n\nThis image provided by Cari Kieffer shows part of the Hawk fire in Reno, Nev. (Cari Kieffer via AP)
\n\nSmoke billows in the distance as a wildfire burns in Reno, Nev., Sunday, August 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
\n\nSmoke billows in the distance as a wildfire in Reno, Nev., destroyed homes and caused thousands to evacuate their homes, Sunday, August 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
\n\nA fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.
\n\nAt least six people — three…
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