Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate

The rapidly expanding Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada prompted evacuation orders affecting nearly 14,000 homes, as it spread from the Sierra foothills toward central Reno early Sunday. The blaze was burning in rugged terrain in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, with structures along the Peavine Mountain on the Nevada side of the California border, and some homes were consumed. By Sunday morning, it was 0% contained and had grown to more than 10,500 acres. Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and mobilized the Nevada National Guard, sending two helicopter crews and 60 troops to help police protect evacuated neighborhoods. U.S. Route 395 saw closures, and nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were without power. Officials warned evacuations could not wait; Reno-Tahoe International Airport was reported to be outside the evacuations.