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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Reno
city in and county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States
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The Hawk Fire in Washoe County has triggered major U.S. 395 closures, with northbound traffic stopped from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road and southbound traffic restricted between Red Rock Road and Parr Boulevard as evacuations expand to areas north of Somersett; residents are urged to monitor PerimeterMap or Nevada 511 for updates. As containment efforts continue, roughly 10,500 acres have burned with about 400 personnel on scene, and officials emphasize avoiding unnecessary travel and keeping emergency lines clear.
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Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts State of Emergency
A fast-moving wildfire in Union County near El Dorado rapidly expanded from about 150 acres to roughly 2,000 acres, triggering voluntary evacuations and prompting shelter openings as dry, windy conditions elevate fire danger; authorities report aircraft grounding due to bad weather while multiple agencies respond.
Aug 24, 2026
