Hawk Fire near Reno grows to over 15,000 acres, prompting evacuations and airport closure

The Hawk fire, fueled by strong winds, has grown to over 15,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations. Reno-Stead Airport remains closed to general aviation, serving as an operational base for aerial firefighting. Six people have been injured, and approximately 42,000 people have been evacuated, with another 45,000 prepared to evacuate as firefighters work to contain the blaze.