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Railroads in the Crosshairs of Wildfires | Reno News
A wildfire near Reno, dubbed the Hawk Fire, sparked a critical railroad safety alert: evacuation zones threatened to slice across Union Pacific’s Reno Industrial Lead line. Rail Aware, an emergency response group focused on rail infrastructure risks, jumped in—warning Union Pacific and urging public awareness. As evacuation boundaries shifted, so did the potential for rail disruptions, highlighting how wildfires, smoke, and closures can ripple through transportation systems. Rail Aware’s mission? Keep everyone informed so rails, roads, and communities stay safe when emergencies hit. Listen in…
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