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USA: Wildfire rages in Reno, Nevada area - 42,000 evacuate homes
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USA: Wildfire rages in Reno, Nevada area - 42,000 evacuate homes

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Approximately 42,000 residents were evacuated or in the process of evacuating due to a wildfire near Reno, Nevada.
  • Another 45,000 residents received evacuation warnings, urging them to prepare to leave.
  • The "Hawk" fire has burned over 52,610 acres and is attributed to human activity, with an investigation underway.

Tens of thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes near Reno, Nevada, over the weekend as an uncontrolled wildfire rapidly approached the city limits. Authorities reported that around 42,000 residents were evacuated or were in the process of leaving, with an additional 45,000 receiving "ready to evacuate" warnings.

The fire is approaching neighborhoods – 52,610 acres have burned.

— Local media reportDescribing the extent of the fire's damage.

The blaze, dubbed the "Hawk" fire, threatened the northern part of Reno, with local television stations broadcasting footage of flames nearing city streets. Videos verified by Reuters showed smoke billowing near Reno neighborhoods. Fire tracking websites indicated that the areas under evacuation orders stretched from the Sierra Nevada foothills to the University of Nevada in the city's northwest.

Three civilians and three emergency service workers were injured.

— Shane AkersonProviding an update on casualties.

Six people, including three civilians and three emergency service workers, sustained injuries. The fire has consumed over 52,610 acres, according to officials. The cause is believed to be human activity, and an investigation is ongoing. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County, which encompasses Reno, and deployed National Guard helicopters and personnel to aid local authorities.

The fire was reported at 11:15 AM on Saturday. Firefighters are operating under 'extreme red flag conditions.'

— Richard EdwardsDetailing the conditions under which firefighters are working.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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