A human-caused wildfire, dubbed the Hawk Fire, is rapidly spreading near Reno, Nevada, prompting widespread evacuations and a state of emergency. The fire began Saturday and has quickly grown to encompass over 13,000 acres, encroaching on the northern part of the city and reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Approximately 42,000 people are under formal evacuation orders, with an additional 48,000 urged to flee, totaling nearly 90,000 affected individuals. Six people have been reported injured.
The fire originated in the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged terrain complicates firefighting efforts. Shifting winds have challenged crews attempting to contain the blaze, and reports indicate the fire jumped over fire trucks, hindering access to hotspots and resulting in the destruction of homes. Federal responders are now working alongside local firefighters due to the declared state of emergency.
While the cause is confirmed as human-related, details regarding the origin of the fire remain limited. Left-leaning outlets and the Associated Press emphasize the scale of the evacuations, reporting approximately 42,000 people under orders and thousands more urged to leave. Right-leaning sources, including Newsmax and RT, highlight the fire’s rapid spread, the difficulty firefighters faced, and the reported injuries. The Washington Times reports nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated. The size of the fire is reported as over 10,500 acres (42 square kilometers) by the Washington Times, 13,000 acres by the CS Monitor, and over 60 square kilometers (approximately 23 square miles) by The Hindu. PBS Newshour states the fire has grown to 20 square miles.
The situation remains fluid, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze and authorities assessing the full extent of the damage. The immediate focus is on protecting lives and property as the fire continues to burn.
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