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Fast-moving, ‘human-caused’ fire in Reno leaves thousands of homes and businesses without power, officials say Tens of thousands of people in Nevada were urged to evacuate as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the city of Reno. The Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of the city, and quickly grew, showing “extreme fire behavior”. No deaths have been reported, but at least six people have been injured – including three first responders – with several mountaintop houses destroyed, according to local media. Officials said the fire was “human-caused”, but did not say how it started. About 42,000 people have been forced to evacuate and an additional 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, Reno’s mayor, Hillary Schieve, told CNN.
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At least six injured in Reno, Nevada, wildfire as 42,000 forced to evacuate. All but one school in Washoe county, where Reno is located, will remain closed on Monday, authorities said.
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Fast-moving, ‘human-caused’ fire in Reno leaves thousands of homes and businesses without power, officials say Tens of thousands of people in Nevada were urged to evacuate as a fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire bore down on the city of Reno. The Hawk fire began on Saturday to the north-west of the city, and quickly grew, showing “extreme fire behavior”. No deaths have been reported, but at least six people have been injured – including three first responders – with several mountaintop houses destroyed, according to local media. Officials said the fire was “human-caused”, but did not say how it started. About 42,000 people have been forced to evacuate and an additional 45,000 have been told to get ready to leave, Reno’s mayor, Hillary Schieve, told CNN.
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