Reno residents grapple with Hawk Fire: "We have no idea if our house survived"

The Hawk Fire burned out of control for two days in Reno, Nevada, leaving behind black hillsides and charred neighborhoods as the smoke cleared. Residents affected by the blaze have expressed uncertainty regarding the safety of their properties, with one quoting that they had no idea if their house survived.

Tens of thousands of residents remain barred from returning to their homes due to ongoing safety concerns, which include pockets of brush reigniting in the area. Authorities and reporting from the scene highlight the severity of the damage inflicted by the wildfire across the affected neighborhoods.