Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations  AP News

The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.

Officials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused

An uncontained, human-caused wildfire in northwest Reno, Nevada, has destroyed homes and prompted authorities to urge around 90,000 residents to evacuate on Sunday. At least six people were injured, according to officials.The Hawk Fire started Saturday and quickly expanded to 20 square miles (53 sq. km.) across the Pea

The Hawk fire has burned over 10,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, forcing 14,000 homes to evacuate.

The Hawk fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and is encroaching on the northern part of the city, causing the governor to issue a state of emergency.

Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.

The fast-growing Hawk Fire has grown to more than 10,500 acres as nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuate with warnings reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus.

Nevada Governor declared a state of emergency and mobilized national guard to help fight blaze

The Hawk Fire tops 10,500 acres as Nevada declares an emergency, expands evacuations and deploys hundreds of firefighters.

Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency  CNN

A fast-moving wildfire near the Tahoe region has exploded to roughly 2,500 acres, with evacuation warnings now in effect for California communities near the Nevada border.

In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fire prevention and climate protection.