Hawk Fire: Reno’s Devastating Human-Caused Blaze | Colorado Springs News

A fast-moving, human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has exploded into a crisis—now known as the Hawk Fire—swallowing over 20 square miles and forcing nearly 100,000 people to flee. With flames leaping over fire trucks and winds shifting unpredictably, crews battled chaos as six injured—including first responders—faced life-threatening conditions. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency, deploying the National Guard and mobilizing 800 firefighters. Power outages dropped from 60,000 to 10,000, roads shut down, and evacuees are being housed at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center—with pet shelters and casino discounts helping ease the burden. As homes vanish and families scramble, communities rally with crowdfunding efforts to rebuild lives amid devastation and uncertainty. 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/3edcaa33dda10fc6