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Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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Hawk fire has covered more than 10,500 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno . A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
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Hawk fire has covered more than 10,500 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno . A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
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Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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Latest update from 41NBC News: The Hawk Fire in northwest Reno grew to roughly 15,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands as crews race to contain the human-caused wildfire. Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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Human-caused Hawk fire covers more than 15,000 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in Reno A fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 15,000 acres (6,000 hectares) on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and urging nearly 90,000 residents to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk fire’s “GO NOW” evacuation zone had expanded to the edge of the university campus as strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation fueled the blaze, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue in Reno. Of those urged to evacuate, 42,000 were under strict orders. Evacuating before the fire arrives also allows our firefighters to focus their efforts on battling the blaze.” Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders had been injured in the fire and several structures have been destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe county and mobilized the Nevada national guard.
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