Massive Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts Thousands of Evacuations

NBC·August 24, 2026 at 11:12 AM+5

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A fast-moving wildfire in western Nevada is prompting a state of emergency and tens of thousands of evacuations near Reno, as the National Guard is called in to help. It comes as the extreme heat gripping much of the country enters a second week. NBC's Steve Patterson reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the forecast.

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Massive Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts Thousands of Evacuations

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