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Hawk Fire near Reno prompts mass evacuations and state of emergency

A fast-moving, human-caused wildfire dubbed the Hawk Fire erupts near Reno, Nevada, rapidly expanding and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate as officials declare a state of emergency and deploy the National Guard.

2 stories138 sourcesUpdated Aug 24, 2026

In this storyline:Joe Lombardo University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada Nevada National Guard

Hawk Fire near Reno prompts mass evacuations and state of emergency — Photo: Recep Tayyip Çelik / Wikimedia Commons (Pexels)

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Aug 24, 2026
A fast-moving wildfire rapidly expands from about 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres, triggering voluntary evacuations and shelter openings amid dry, windy conditions.
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Aug 24, 2026
The human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces about 42,000 residents to evacuate, with Gov. Joe Lombardo declaring a state of emergency and deploying the National Guard.
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Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts State of Emergency

A fast-moving wildfire in Union County near El Dorado rapidly expanded from about 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres, triggering voluntary evacuations and prompting shelter openings as dry, windy conditions elevate fire danger; authorities report aircraft grounding due to bad weather while multiple agencies respond.

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Photo: Recep Tayyip Çelik / Wikimedia Commons (Pexels)

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Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 to evacuate

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A human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, forced about 42,000 residents to evacuate with another 45,000 in a nearby warning zone as authorities battle extremely volatile conditions, deploy the National Guard, and declare a state of emergency. Fire behavior has been highly unpredictable, with shifting winds, injuries to civilians and responders, and disruptions to power and air travel as communities brace for several days of danger.

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