Human - caused wildfire approaches Reno , Nevada , forcing evacuations
By John Raby, Associated Press Jack Brook, Associated Press John Seewer, Associated Press Aug.
By John Raby, Associated Press Jack Brook, Associated Press John Seewer, Associated Press Aug. 23, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
ET | 5 min read A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured.The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses on the Nevada side of the California state line.The fire moved exceptionally fast Saturday night, jumping over fire trucks and making it difficult for responders to get to hotspots while residents were trying to get out, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said.
First reported by csmonitor.com.
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