Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced

The third wildfire in two weeks devastates neighbourhoods across Reno, home to major entertainment and casino resorts.

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Fire containment has reached 27 percent in the rampant wildfire that first erupted in the Sierra Nevada foothills near the city of Reno in the state of Nevada in the United States. At least seven people – three first responders and four civilians – have been injured.

The blaze first broke out on Saturday and exploded in size by Sunday, destroying at least 32 homes and damaging six as it spread perilously close to dense neighbourhoods. Local officials, speaking at an afternoon news briefing on Monday, said those numbers are sure to rise as assessment teams begin to survey the charred areas.

Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced

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