A fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday and forced about 90,000 people to evacuate. Authorities said the Hawk Fire was human-caused, and at least six people were injured. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and mobilized the Nevada National Guard. Shifting winds and fast fire spread left residents scrambling to escape.
Smoke rises during wildfire in Reno, Nevada, Aug. 22. Reuters-Yonhap
A fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.
At least six people — three first responders and three civilians — were injured, officials said. Officials said the fire was “human-caused” but did not provide details on how they reached that conclusion, or whether it was intentionally set or accidental.
The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to more than 23 square miles (60 sq. km.) 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.
