Hawk Fire Explodes to 20 Square Miles Near Reno, Prompting Mass Evacuations
A human-caused wildfire, the Hawk Fire, has rapidly grown to 20 square miles in northwest Reno, Nevada, near Peavine Peak, prompting evacuations for approximately 90,000 residents and resulting in at least six injuries.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 23, 2026 —
A rapidly expanding wildfire, dubbed the Hawk Fire, has consumed approximately 20 square miles of land in northwest Reno, Nevada, near the Peavine Peak area. The blaze, which is human-caused, has led to the evacuation of an estimated 90,000 residents from their homes.
Emergency responders are on the scene battling the fire, the cause of which has been determined to be human activity. The rapid growth of the Hawk Fire has necessitated widespread evacuation orders, impacting a significant portion of the Reno population.
As of the latest reports, at least six individuals have sustained injuries as a result of the fire. The extent of their injuries and their current condition have not been detailed.
The proximity of the fire to populated areas and its swift escalation underscore the challenging conditions faced by firefighting crews. Further details regarding containment efforts, specific evacuation zones, and the status of the injured are expected to be released as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN RABY, JACK BROOK and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press on fox40.com, see more information here.
