More than 42,000 people in the U.S. state of Nevada were ordered to evacuate because of the rapidly spreading Hawk Fire, a wildfire that broke out over the weekend in the area near the city of Reno. According to authorities, the flames spread amid strong winds and threatened the northwestern parts of the state’s third most populous city. svet.sme.sk ↗
The fire affected more than 60 square kilometers of territory. The evacuation measures applied to residents around Reno, where the fire was approaching residential areas. Authorities urged people to leave their homes and follow the instructions of emergency services. Some reports cited more than 40,000 evacuees, while other information spoke of more than 42,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders. hnonline.sk ↗
A state of emergency was declared in Nevada in connection with the fire. Governor Joe Lombardo thereby enabled a faster response by state agencies and the deployment of resources needed to manage the situation. The fire, named Hawk Fire, is associated with the Hawk Meadow Trail area and, according to available information, was driven by adverse weather conditions. aktuality.sk ↗
Further developments will depend mainly on the wind and the ability of firefighters to slow the spread of the flames. Evacuation orders are to remain in effect until authorities determine that it is safe for residents to return. Novy Cas ↗
Hawk Fire near Reno forces more than 42,000 people from their homes
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Lesný požiar v Nevade si vynútil evakuáciu vyše 42-tisíc ľudí
svet.sme.sk
| 06:27 24.08.
Pre rýchlo sa šíriaci požiar v Nevade evakuovali vyše 42-tisíc ľudí
aktuality.sk
| 06:09 24.08.
Šialene rýchle šírenie požiaru v USA: Evakuovali 42.000 ľudí! Znepokojivé, čo zverejnili úrady
Novy Cas
| 05:21 24.08.
Lesný požiar v Nevade: Viac ako 42 000 ľudí evakuovali
Refresher.sk
| 09:30 24.08.
V Nevade vypukol lesný požiar, evakuovali viac ako 40-tisíc ľudí
pluska.sk
| 07:13 24.08.
More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in US
RTE News
| 07:08 24.08.
Požiar v Nevade si vynútil evakuáciu vyše 42-tisíc ľudí
hnonline.sk
| 06:44 24.08.
Pożar Hawk Fire zmusza tysiące Amerykanów do ewakuacji. Stan wyjątkowy w Nevadzie
Onet Wiadomosci
| 05:23 24.08.
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