Fiery hell in the US: tens of thousands of residents evacuated

A massive evacuation has been ordered in the state of Nevada due to the 'Hawk' wildfire, which broke out on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Areas of Reno and Washoe County are under threat, with about 90,000 people ordered to leave their homes. At least 42,000 residents have been evacuated so far. The fire has spread over about 60 square kilometers, and strong winds are complicating the situation. No fatalities have been reported, but six people have been injured.

In the United States, a massive evacuation has been ordered in the state of Nevada due to the rapidly spreading 'Hawk' wildfire. The fire broke out on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near the California border and has already covered about 60 square kilometers. Areas of Reno and Washoe County are under threat, with about 90,000 people ordered to leave their homes. According to Ynet, at least 42,000 residents have been evacuated so far. The situation is complicated by strong and constantly shifting winds. Firefighters have not yet managed to bring any part of the fire perimeter under control, and authorities describe the fire's behavior as 'extreme.' Due to the emergency, schools in Washoe County have been closed, about 10,000 homes and businesses are without power, and Highway 395 has been closed. No fatalities have been reported, but six people have been injured, including three emergency responders. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by human activity. This is the third major fire in the region in two weeks. The situation is exacerbated by a prolonged drought in the western US. The year 2026 is becoming one of the most severe in terms of wildfires, with over 50,000 fires recorded since the start of the year—the highest number in a decade. The fires have burned about 31 million acres, nearly double the amount for the same period last year.