Move-in day turns frightening as Las Vegas couple faces Hawk fire

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate starting in late August. Firefighters have made progress containing the fire, which destroyed homes and burned thousands of acres, though some evacuation areas remain closed. The fire also affected travel to a nearby festival.

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National story. 162 articles from 66 sources. 63 are on the bar; 3 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Aug 28, 2026.

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15 sources
NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno area

Latin TimesLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Hawk Fire Crews Hold the Line at 27% as Thousands Head Back Home

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Firefighters Finally Gain Upper Hand on Raging Nevada Wildfire

Ran by 3 outlets· West Hawaii Today, Hawaiitribune Herald, +1 more
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Firefighters grapple with Nevada blaze that drove thousands from homes

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Firefighters grapple with Nevada blaze that drove thousands from homes

Salt Lake TribuneLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Firefighters grapple with Nevada blaze that drove thousands from homes

TimeLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Tens of Thousands of Nevadans Evacuated in Latest Wildfire of Record-Breaking Year

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38 sources
CBS NewsCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Hawk Fire destroys homes, blackens Reno landscape

8 News Now Las VegasCenter· Aug 28, 2026

Move-in day turns frightening as Las Vegas couple faces Hawk fire

8 News Now Las VegasCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Hawk Fire 85% contained, evacuation zones reduced along wildfire's northwest

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Reno residents grapple with Hawk Fire: "We have no idea if our house survived"

Phl17Center· Aug 25, 2026

Burning Man attendees asked to change plans as Hawk Fire burns

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10 sources
New York PostLean Right· Aug 25, 2026

Burning Man issues warning to thousands of revelers as Nevada wildfire burns along key route to festival

Charisma Magazine OnlineRight· Aug 25, 2026

Raging Hawk Fire Forces 42,000 From Homes Near Reno, Injures First Responders

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 25, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that’s destroyed more than 30 homes

Union LeaderLean Right· Aug 24, 2026

Hawk Fire burns 15,000 acres near Reno, officials announce portions contained

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Aug 24, 2026

Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno

Other outlets

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6 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Nevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

At least six injured in Reno, Nevada, wildfire as 42,000 forced to evacuate

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

US: Wildfire forces mass evacuations near Reno, Nevada

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 24, 2026

Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 23, 2026

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes

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The story so far

6 developments
  1. Aug 22Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency
  2. Aug 23Human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, prompts state of emergency as 90,000 urged to flee
  3. Aug 24Firefighters make progress against a fast-moving Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
  4. Aug 25Firefighters work to contain Hawk Fire near Reno
  5. Aug 25Burning Man issues warning to thousands of revelers as Nevada wildfire burns along key route to festival

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Last development · Aug 25 — Burning Man issues warning to thousands of revelers as Nevada wildfire burns along key route to festival

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