US: Police evacuate hundreds as Hawk Fire threatens homes in northwest Reno.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST NEVADA, US (AUG. 23, 2026) (RENO POLICE DEPARTMENT - RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF RENO POLICE OFFICERS ASSISTING WITH EVACUATIONS, EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND HAWK FIRE BURNING NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREASNEVADA, US - AUG. 23: Reno police officers helped evacuate hundreds of residents as the Hawk Fire threatened communities in Reno, Nevada, working alongside other first responders through the night into Sunday, Aug. 23. The fast-moving wildfire had grown to more than 10,500 acres as flames advanced toward residential areas, prompting expanded evacuation orders and a state of emergency in Washoe County. Police urged residents in the Yellow Zone to pack essential items, including important documents and medication, while those in the Red Zone were told to be prepared to leave immediately. Officers said they would continue working around the clock alongside other first responders and National Guard personnel to protect evacuated areas, warning residents not to return until authorities declare it safe. The Hawk Fire was first reported shortly before 11.30 am (6.30 pm GMT) Saturday near Hawk Meadow Trail, about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of Cold Creek Trail in the Somersett area, northwest of Reno, according to local authorities. The blaze had grown to 10,523 acres by 9.30 pm, as evacuation zones expanded rapidly throughout the day. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as the fire threatened homes and structures. “I have declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as we respond to the Hawk Fire, which is spreading quickly and threatening homes and structures,” Lombardo said. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said the US 395 highway was closed from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road because of the fire and urged travelers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. New evacuation orders were also in effect for the Somersett community, including areas north of Somersett Parkway to Robb Drive, as well as neighborhoods north of W. 7th Street to N. McCarran Boulevard, the sheriff’s office said. Three civilians and three first responders were injured, said Shane Akerson, a unified incident commander with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. About 5,000 people were also without power, he added The sheriff said the fire was human-caused and urged about 90,000 people to evacuate.​​​​​​