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Hawk Fire Containment Update | Reno News
The Hawk Fire near Reno is now 98% contained after burning 15,015 acres and destroying 47 homes — a human-caused blaze sparked August 22. Light rain Friday cooled flames but turned roads slick, slowing crews. No major overnight spread, though crews found minor hotspots east and north, focusing cleanup efforts westward. Still 249 firefighters on scene, using engines, helicopters, and bulldozers to both fight the fire and repair damage. Expect warmer, drier weather with gusty winds ahead. Most evacuations lifted, but trails and recreation zones remain closed until full cleanup — trespassing…
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