Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals

The New York Times·August 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM+3

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The Hawk fire has burned over 15,000 acres and is encroaching on the northern part of the city. About 42,000 people are under formal evacuation orders and thousands more have been urged to flee.

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