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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Firefighters contain wildfire near Reno that destroyed over 30 homes

Emergency crews have begun containing a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada, following the destruction of more than 30 homes. The fire had previously spread into close proximity to dense residential neighborhoods.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno are affected by the loss of property and ongoing emergency efforts as of Monday.

Key Facts

  • More than 30 homes have been destroyed by the wildfire.
  • Firefighting crews have begun to contain the fire as of Monday.
  • The fire occurred in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada.
  • The fire spread into areas near dense residential neighborhoods.

Who's Mentioned

otherHawk Fire“Wildfire currently burning in Sierra Nevada foothills”personHillary Schieve“Mayor of Reno”locationReno“Location of the wildfire”other30“Number of homes destroyed”personDarin Balaam“Washoe County Sheriff”personMatt Zumstein“U.S. Forest Service District Ranger”locationNevada“State where the wildfire is occurring”locationSierra Nevada“Region of the foothills where the fire is located”other63,000“Number of residents under evacuation orders”locationWashoe County“Area under state of emergency”other32“Number of homes destroyed”