Evacuation warnings issued for California communities near Nevada as Hawk Fire expands
The Hawk Fire near the Nevada border has burned about 2,500 acres, prompting “Get Set” evacuation warnings for parts of Sierra County, California, while mandatory orders were issued in neighboring Nevada.
A wildfire that started northeast of Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada, has grown to an estimated 2,500 acres as of 3 p.m. Saturday, according to fire crews. The blaze, known as the Hawk Fire, is being driven by high winds and low humidity, and containment remains at zero percent.
The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office issued a “Get Set” evacuation warning for Zones E024 and E061, which include the Verdi and Long Valley areas along the California-Nevada border, advising residents to prepare for possible evacuation. Across the state line, authorities in Nevada have issued mandatory “Go Now” evacuation orders for areas north of Verdi and northwest of Somersett.
Officials emphasized that the fire is spreading quickly and residents in the affected California communities should stay alert and be ready to leave if conditions worsen.