A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000 people to evacuate. The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday near Hawk Meadow Trail, exploded to about 13,000 acres by Sunday, driven by strong winds across the Peavine Peak area. Mandatory evacuation orders covered roughly 42,000 residents, with another 45,000 under evacuation warnings. At least six people were injured, including three civilians and three first responders, and several structures were destroyed. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County, mobilizing the Nevada National Guard and aerial firefighting resources as crews worked with zero containment. 

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A fast-moving brush fire in the hills outside Reno, Nevada, has grown to more than 10,500 acres, threatening around 1,000 homes and prompting Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a state of emergency in Washoe County.

The Hawk Fire ignited earlier on Saturday and expanded rapidly as firefighters and emergency crews worked to contain the blaze. Aerial footage from an aircraft over Reno showed thick smoke rising from the hills dangerously close to the city.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said evacuation orders had been expanded as the fire continued to spread. Officials warned that the rapidly moving blaze was threatening homes and structures.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as crews continued their efforts to battle the wildfire.

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Reno wildefire: Hawk fire engulfs 53 square Km near Reno

Hawk Fire Explodes Near Reno, Threatens 1,000 Homes As Nevada Declares Emergency