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Incendio Hawk en Nevada fue provocado por actividad humana, dice sheriff, mientras instan a 90.000 personas a evacuar
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points The fire, known as the Hawk fire, expanded to cover over 4,250 hectares by the end of Saturday, with no containment reported. The governor of Nevada, Joe Lombardo, declared a state of emergency in Washoe County due to the fire.
A rapidly spreading wildfire forced residents to evacuate their homes on Saturday night. The fire, known as the Hawk fire, expanded to cover over 4,250 hectares by the end of Saturday, with no containment reported. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
The governor of Nevada, Joe Lombardo, declared a state of emergency in Washoe County due to the fire. Residents in affected areas are being urged to stay alert as the situation is active and evolving.
Further details about the fire and evacuation efforts are available from the source, including a video showing the fire's rapid spread towards neighborhoods.
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Category: parks Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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