Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
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A human-caused wildfire, identified as the Hawk Fire, began on Saturday and spread across 20 square miles of the Peavine Peak area in the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest near Reno, Nevada. The blaze is currently uncontained and has moved into residential areas, resulting in the destruction of homes and the injury of at least six people.
Authorities have issued evacuation warnings affecting approximately 90,000 residents in the region. The fire continues to pose a significant threat to homes and businesses situated in the rugged foothills along the Nevada-California state line.
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