Tens of thousands evacuated as Hawk wildfire nears western US city of Reno
- Published on 24/08/2026 - 13:38 GMT+2 Authorities in Nevada urged tens of thousands of people to evacuate and ordered schools to remain closed on Monday as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the western US city of Reno.
- Around 42,000 people have been forced to evacuate and an additional 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told CNN.
- All but one school in Washoe County, where Reno is located, will remain closed on Monday, authorities said.
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- Published on 24/08/2026 - 13:38 GMT+2 Authorities in Nevada urged tens of thousands of people to evacuate and ordered schools to remain closed on Monday as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the western US city of Reno.
- Around 42,000 people have been forced to evacuate and an additional 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told CNN.
- All but one school in Washoe County, where Reno is located, will remain closed on Monday, authorities said.
Sources: Euronews