Fast-moving Hawk Fire forces thousands to evacuate near Reno, Nevada

A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire, the Hawk Fire, has grown to over 15,040 acres (6,087 hectares) northwest of Reno, Nevada, prompting the evacuation of 42,000 residents and pre-evacuation orders for another 45,000. The blaze has destroyed homes and injured six people, leading Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a state of emergency for Washoe County. Authorities report 'extreme fire behavior' as the fire threatens homes and structures.

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