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A Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces About 90,000 to Evacuate Near Reno

via Washington Times·Aug 24·5 sources

The Hawk Fire tore through northwest Reno, Nevada, destroying homes and jumping over fire trucks as shifting winds hampered crews. Authorities urged roughly 90,000 people to evacuate, and hospitals in the area were also cleared. Firefighters were still working to contain the blaze as of Monday.

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The Guardian

About 90,000 urged to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada

Reuters

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals - The New York Times

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Massive Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts Thousands of Evacuations

NPR News

Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

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