Hawk Fire Ravages Northwest Reno | Colorado Springs News

A human-caused wildfire near Peavine Peak in northwest Reno has exploded into a 20-square-mile inferno, forcing 90,000 evacuations, injuring six—including first responders—and destroying homes as flames leap over trucks and shift with unpredictable winds. With a state of emergency declared, 800 firefighters, the National Guard, and emergency shelters are mobilizing amid power outages and highway closures. Residents recount frantic escapes, losing everything except cherished pets or documents, as this blaze exemplifies the growing, dangerous trend of wildfires across the West fueled by drought and erratic weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e81e808552fc241a