Nevada wildfire spreads quickly, prompts tens of thousands of evacuations

Описание: The Hawk Fire in Northern Nevada is spreading quickly, with the brush fire growing to approximately 13,000 acres just outside Reno.

As a result of the blaze, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County.

Video captured on Saturday by eyewitnesses in the area show thick smoke surrounding the hills behind a Nevada town, prompting the evacuation of thousands of homes.

In a joint press conference in Reno, Nevada on Sunday, Hawk Fire Incident Commander Shane Akerson confirmed that 42,000 people have been evacuated, with another 45,000 prepared to evacuate. He also said that six injuries have been reported, including three first responders.

Akerson says approximately 800 fire and emergency personnel continue efforts to contain the wildfire, “with both ground and aviation resources” on scene.


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