Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands are told to evacuate.
Tens of thousands in Nevada were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire neared Reno, with six people injured, local authorities said.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished18:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes”
Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate their homes.
Key points
- The Hawk fire expanded to over 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) and approached Reno.
- About 42,000 residents were evacuated; 45,000 more under evacuation warnings.
- Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Nevada National Guard.
- Two helicopter crews and 60 troops supported firefighting and security efforts.
- University of Nevada, Reno campus remained outside the evacuation zone while power outages affected nearly 10,000 lives.
Other reports
- SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street JournalSourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal
“Wildfire Nears Reno, Prompting Call for Tens of Thousands to Evacuate”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
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Tens of thousands in Nevada were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire neared Reno, with six people injured, local authorities said.