Hawk Fire burns over 10,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Nevada and California
The Hawk Fire, which started in Washoe County, Nevada, has scorched more than 10,500 acres, threatened nearly 1,000 structures and led to evacuation warnings in Sierra County, California, while forcing power outages and road closures.
The Hawk Fire, ignited in Washoe County, Nevada, has consumed at least 10,500 acres and placed nearly 1,000 structures at risk, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The blaze is advancing northeast of Verdi and has prompted the Washoe County Sheriff's Office to close Highway 395 in both directions between Parr Boulevard and Red Rock Road.
Sierra County officials issued evacuation warnings for zones E024 and E061, covering the Verdi and Long Valley areas of eastern Sierra County, advising residents to be prepared to leave their homes if conditions worsen.
Power outages affected about 14,800 customers in the Truckee area after NV Energy de-energized a transmission line near the fire. The Truckee Donner Public Utility District reported that service was fully restored shortly after midnight on Saturday.
Authorities continue to monitor the fire's spread and are coordinating evacuation resources across state lines.