Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages
Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Aug 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM ET
- Coverage span: 9h 24m
- Coverage: 4 reports from 4 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 2 → 4 publications in 9h 20m
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- “15,000 acres” — NPR, The Guardian
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NPRTier A
Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages(opens original report in a new tab)PBS NewsHourTier A
Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations(opens original report in a new tab)The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles 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… — PBS NewsHour
CBS NewsTier B
Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate(opens original report in a new tab)The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. — CBS News
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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- Source authority
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