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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15 sourcesTens of Thousands of Nevadans Evacuated in Latest Wildfire of Record-Breaking Year
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38 sourcesMove-in day turns frightening as Las Vegas couple faces Hawk fire
Hawk Fire 85% contained, evacuation zones reduced along wildfire's northwest
Reno residents grapple with Hawk Fire: "We have no idea if our house survived"
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10 sourcesBurning Man issues warning to thousands of revelers as Nevada wildfire burns along key route to festival
Raging Hawk Fire Forces 42,000 From Homes Near Reno, Injures First Responders
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that’s destroyed more than 30 homes
Hawk Fire burns 15,000 acres near Reno, officials announce portions contained
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
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6 articlesNevada wildfire contained to 27 percent as thousands still displaced
At least six injured in Reno, Nevada, wildfire as 42,000 forced to evacuate
Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
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6 developments- Aug 22Fast-growing Hawk Fire forces evacuations in Reno, Nevada governor declares emergency
- Aug 23Human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, prompts state of emergency as 90,000 urged to flee
- Aug 24Firefighters make progress against a fast-moving Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
- Aug 25Firefighters work to contain Hawk Fire near Reno
- Aug 25Burning Man issues warning to thousands of revelers as Nevada wildfire burns along key route to festival
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