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Tens of thousands evacuated as fire bears down on US city

Channel News Asia·August 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM+1

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A fast-moving wildfire near Reno has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate as strong winds and dry conditions fuel the blaze.

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