Hawk Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings in Sierra County
The Hawk Fire, originating in Nevada's Washoe County, has prompted evacuation warnings for specific zones (E024 and E061) in California's Sierra County, as announced by the Sierra County Sheriff's Office. The fire had not yet crossed into Sierra County as…
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 22, 2026 —
Evacuation warnings have been issued for specific zones in California’s Sierra County due to the advancing Hawk Fire, which originated in Nevada’s Washoe County. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office announced the warnings for zones E024 and E061 on Saturday morning.
As of Saturday morning, the fire had not yet crossed into Sierra County. However, the issuance of evacuation warnings indicates a potential threat to residents in the designated areas.
Further details regarding the fire’s current size, containment status, and the specific cause of the blaze were not immediately available. Residents within the warning zones are advised to stay informed about updates from the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office and be prepared to act if an evacuation order is issued.
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