The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 9:32 AM EDT
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A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno early Sunday, forcing nearly 14,000 homes to be evacuated.The "GO NOW" zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus as the Hawk Fire grew to more than 10,500 acres. As of Sunday morning, it was 0% contained.
Smoke rises during a wildfire in Reno, Nevada, U.S., on Aug. 22, 2026, in this picture taken from social media.
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