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Hawk Fire burns above Reno Nevada at night
National NewsAugust 23, 2026 · 10:02 AM

Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Near Reno as Blaze Grows to Over 10,500 Acres

Flames race toward Reno as the Hawk Fire explodes past 10,500 acres—nearly 14,000 homes ordered to evacuate NOW, with the “GO NOW” zone already reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus.

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Sand Creek Fire Holds at 31,652 Acres as FEMA Approves Aid and Some Evacuees Return Home; Other Blazes Persist Across Western Montana
Montana News

Sand Creek Fire Holds at 31,652 Acres as FEMA Approves Aid and Some Evacuees Return Home; Other Blazes Persist Across Western Montana

Cooler weather and rain bring temporary relief, but Montana’s largest wildfire still burns at more than 31,000 acres with only 1% containment as crews race to protect homes and critical infrastructure.

Staff WriterAugust 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM
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  • UAE on high alert as IRAN launches two ballistic missiles towards the coury.

  • FIRE ALERT - Ribedeau - Townsend Ranger District - Nine miles northwest of Townsend. The lightning-caused fire is .01 acre in size and controlled. Firefighters will patrol the area and finish mop-up throughout the day.

  • Wildland Fire Quickly Contained Near Ennis, 12.5 acres burned.

  • Harmful Algal Blooms Warning Issued Statewide

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