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Hawk Fire Still Uncontained and Growing | Reno News
The Hawk Fire is still roaring through northwest Reno, covering 15,000+ acres and remaining zero percent contained. Firefighters are battling to keep it from spreading east of Dog Valley Road and south of Highway 395, using direct attacks and aerial retardant drops near Somersett. While fire behavior has been less extreme than feared in some zones, allowing crews to reinforce lines, the terrain is brutal—dry grass, brush, and timber fuel rapid spread. A natural gas line adds complexity. Officials warn of moderate to high-intensity fire runs over the next 12 hours, with hot, dry, breezy…
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