Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fire threatens US state of Nevada

The fire, which has burned 5,261ha so far, was said to be human-caused and remains under investigation.

Tens of ⁠thousands of people have been ⁠evacuated this weekend from the ⁠area of Reno, Nevada, and many others were under orders to leave on Sunday as a wildfire reached the outskirts of the state’s third-most-populous city. About 42,000 residents have been displaced or are under active evacuations with an additional 4

Wildfire Nears Reno, Prompting Call for Tens of Thousands to Evacuate  WSJ

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in Nevada as fire threatens Reno  Reuters

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Hawk fire has covered more than 10,500 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 10,500 acres (4,200 hectares) early on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and forcing nearly 14,000 homes to evacuate as flames threat

A fast-growing wildfire in Nevada has grown to 10,000 acres since it began burning just outside Reno on Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate.

A state of emergency is declared in the US state of Nevada as rampant wildfire spurs evacuations.

The fast-growing Hawk Fire was spreading toward neighborhoods in northwest Reno early Sunday, growing to more than 10,500 acres (42 sq. km.) Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate As It Approaches Reno, Nevada  HuffPost

A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada

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

The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods  Toronto Star

A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada, early Saturday

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods  AP News