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Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations | Reno News
The Hawk Fire is roaring through northwest Reno, forcing nearly 42,000 to evacuate and another 45,000 to prepare to go — as it jumped Highway 395 overnight, shutting lanes and pushing residents toward the city. With dry heat, wind, and rough conditions expected to worsen, officials urge immediate action. The Reno-Sparks Convention Center is already housing evacuees with more beds coming, plus animal shelters at Ironwood and Washoe County Animal Services. National Guard is on standby to prevent looting as neighborhoods are secured. The fire, which started on a dirt road near Somersett, has…
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