# US wildfires: Hawk Fire forces mass evacuation in Reno, Nevada

https://mins.news/en/video/30189

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-24 04:23 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zhzd5OwkQw

> A rapidly spreading, human-caused wildfire in Nevada has forced about 90,000 people to leave Reno. The Hawk Fire has burned nearly 11,000 acres, destroyed homes and vehicles, and cut power to about 5,000 people. More than 800 firefighters are battling the flames with aircraft support, while shelters have opened and Washoe County has declared a state of emergency.

## 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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