Hawk Fire Forces Emergency Declaration in Reno as 63,000 Evacuate Ahead of Burning Man

The Hawk Fire has scorched 60 square kilometres near Reno, destroying 32 homes and injuring seven. With 27% contained and 63,000 residents under evacuation orders, Nevada's governor mobilized the National Guard. It is the region's third major wildfire in two weeks. Burning Man, starting August 30, prompted organisers to ask attendees not to take hotel rooms needed by evacuees.