# Six people injured in Nevada wildfire, agency says

https://mins.news/en/item/30066

- TASS, 2026-08-23 23:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2176741

> The Hawk wildfire that began near Reno, Nevada, on August 22 has spread across 53 square kilometers and destroyed several structures, the Associated Press reported. Three emergency responders and three civilians were injured. Investigators believe human activity may have caused the blaze. Authorities ordered 90,000 people to evacuate, including 42,000 residents told to leave immediately.

## Stories

- [Reno Nevada Hawk Fire](https://mins.news/en/topic/reno-nevada-hawk-fire) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/reno-nevada-hawk-fire.md

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