The Economic Times

Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' Nevada

A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to prepare to leave. The Hawk Fire has burned 15,040 acres, destroyed some homes and injured six people. Officials declared a state of emergency as the blaze threatened residential areas.