Hawk Fire Near Reno Contained at 27%, Destroys 30+ Homes
Hawk Fire Near Reno Contained at 27%, Destroys 30+ Homes
US · Published Aug 26, 2026
Firefighters are making progress in containing the Hawk Fire, which has burned approximately 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada.
As of Monday, containment has reached 27%, with no new growth reported.

Impact & Risks

The Hawk Fire has caused significant destruction, with over 30 homes burned and six damaged. Seven individuals, including three first responders, have been injured. The fire's rapid spread has threatened densely populated neighborhoods near Reno, a city of 280,000 residents. Schools in Washoe County were closed on Monday to facilitate emergency response efforts. The National Weather Service has warned of critical fire weather conditions later this week, which could exacerbate the situation. Residents remain at risk of further evacuations if winds reignite embers in dry brush.

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