Hawk Fire Explodes in Sierra Foothills, Triggering Evacuations and State of Emergency
The Hawk Fire, located in the Sierra foothills near Reno, Nevada, rapidly expanded to over 10,500 acres, prompting evacuation orders for nearly 14,000 homes. The fire's proximity reached the University of Nevada campus, leading the governor to declare a state…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 23, 2026 —
A rapidly expanding wildfire, dubbed the Hawk Fire, has scorched over 10,500 acres in the Sierra foothills near Reno, Nevada. The significant growth of the fire has led to widespread evacuation orders affecting approximately 14,000 homes in the region.
The proximity of the blaze to the University of Nevada campus prompted urgent action from state officials. In response to the escalating threat, the governor has declared a state of emergency.
As part of the emergency response, the Nevada National Guard has been mobilized to assist in containing the fire and managing the crisis. The full extent of the fire’s impact on structures and the surrounding environment is still being assessed.
Further details regarding the cause of the Hawk Fire, containment efforts, and the specific areas under evacuation orders were not immediately available.
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