
Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno area
The blaze has destroyed 47 homes, and containment was at 27% Tuesday, officials said. There have been no deaths, which the fire chief called “incredible” for how fast it moved.
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The blaze has destroyed 47 homes, and containment was at 27% Tuesday, officials said. There have been no deaths, which the fire chief called “incredible” for how fast it moved.

High heat, strong winds helped the Hawk Fire spread rapidly across the region. Officials say fire could keep burning over next 48 hours.

Schools across Washoe County were closed Monday because of the evacuations and to keep roads clear for emergency crews.

Wildfires have burned more than 7.7 million acres across the U.S. this year as the Hawk Fire threatens Reno and forces mass evacuations.

Authorities said the raging fire was human-caused but didn’t provide additional details on how it was started.
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