A fast-moving wildfire northwest of Reno, Nevada, has prompted evacuation orders for approximately 90,000 residents of Reno and the North Valley. The Hawk fire, which began Saturday, had burned over 15,000 acres by Monday morning and was 0% contained. The fire is described as exhibiting ‘extreme fire behavior’ and has destroyed several homes in northwest Reno, jumping over fire trucks and hindering crews. Shifting and strengthening winds are expected to further complicate firefighting efforts, potentially requiring evacuees to remain displaced for several days.
The fire has also caused widespread power outages. Authorities have urged residents to prepare for an extended evacuation period due to the unpredictable nature of the blaze, driven by the wind. The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-caused, though specific details have not been released.
Left and right-leaning coverage agree on the scale of the evacuation and the fire’s destructive path. No center perspective reported this story.
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