Hawk Fire burns 15,000 acres, destroys 32 homes and forces evacuations in northwest Reno
The human-caused Hawk Fire has scorched more than 15,000 acres, destroyed 32 homes, damaged six others and prompted mandatory evacuations for about 42,000 residents, with containment at 27% on Monday.
The Hawk Fire, which started on Aug. 22, has burned roughly 15,040 acres across northwest Reno and the North Valleys. Fire officials reported 32 homes destroyed and six damaged, and the blaze was 27% contained as of Monday afternoon.
About 42,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders, with another 45,000 in warning zones, bringing the total number of potentially affected residents to just under 90,000. Evacuation areas include parts of Somersett and neighborhoods north of West Seventh Street to North McCarran Boulevard.
Fire suppression efforts involve 720 personnel, 14 crews, 95 fire engines, 14 helicopters and nine bulldozers, working to protect residential areas, a natural gas line and the Dog Valley region. Incident command warned that the fire could make moderate to high-intensity runs over the next 12 to 48 hours and may spread northeast and northwest.
Road closures remain in effect on several routes, including northbound U.S. 395 between Parr Boulevard and Red Rock Road, and multiple local streets such as Robb Drive and Somersett Parkway. Numerous grocery stores, banks and urgent-care clinics in the affected zones stay closed.
Power outages affect nearly 10,000 customers, primarily in zip codes 89506 and 89508.
Public officials scheduled a community meeting for 7 p.m. Monday at the California Building in Idlewild Park, with a live stream available online. An information line (775-244-6988) and a Facebook page provide updates.
Local schools and Truckee Meadows Community College canceled classes on Monday, while the University of Nevada, Reno will remain open. Child-care services and community facilities, including several Boys & Girls Clubs and the Reno Ice rink, are offering support for displaced families.