Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
This image provided by Cari Kieffer shows part of the Hawk fire in Reno, Nev. (Cari Kieffer via AP)
A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people were injured.
The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.
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