Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people
Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET
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Al JazeeraTier B
Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate(opens original report in a new tab)A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert. — Al Jazeera
France 24Tier B
Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people(opens original report in a new tab)
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