Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
A wildfire that exploded in size in Reno, Nevada, over the weekend has forced authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Aug 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM ET
- Coverage span: 23h 32m
- Coverage: 3 reports from 3 independent publications
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Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes(opens original report in a new tab)Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the… — The Guardian
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