Massive Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts Thousands of Evacuations

The out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as a state of emergency was declared. Shifting winds have challenged firefighting efforts while the National Guard has been deployed to assist. This fast-moving wildfire occurs amidst a second week of extreme heat affecting much of the country. Authorities continue to manage the crisis as the blaze remains difficult to contain in the western Nevada region.