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Tragedy in the Hawk Fire | Reno News
In a devastating turn of events, the Hawk Fire on Peavine Mountain claimed the life of 83-year-old Hayde Medina-Valiente after trapping her and her family in flames. Struggling to walk, she was carried by her sister-in-law to safety — but as the fire consumed them, the rescuer had to abandon her to shield her with dirt before fleeing for help herself. Found later with severe burns, she survived long enough to be airlifted to a hospital, while Hayde remained hidden until the next day, suffering a stroke and ultimately passing away. This tragedy marks the only civilian fatality in the fire…
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