Wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
In practice, the fast-growing Hawk Fire that was spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, was caused by humans and was 0% contained Sunday, authorities remarked.
In practice, the fast-growing Hawk Fire that was spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, was caused by humans and was 0% contained Sunday, authorities remarked.
What happened
Authorities stated at a news conference Sunday afternoon that 42, 000 residents have been ordered evacuated, and the "GO NOW" zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. An extra 45, 000 residents were in the evacuation warning zone, and encouraged to leave now and be prepared to stay away for a number of days to clear the roads for first-responders.
In practice, the fire had grown to 13, 000 acres (53 sq. Km.) and was moving in different directions as the winds changed, complicating the fight.
Authorities confirmed a number of structures have been destroyed in the fire and were assessing the totals. The injured included three civilians and three first responders, authorities stated.
The bottom line
For now, wildfire started by humans approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.
