A rapidly spreading wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has scorched more than 15,000 acres and remains zero percent contained, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes.
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Key facts
- The fire has burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained.
- Officials say the fire was human caused.
- Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.
- The fire is spreading on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada.
A fast-moving wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, has forced thousands of people from their homes as the blaze continues to spread, according to reporting from NPR and the BBC.
Officials say the fire has burned more than 15,000 acres and remains zero percent contained. They have determined the fire was human caused, according to NPR.
Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave, NPR reported, reflecting the scale of the threat facing communities in and around the city.
The BBC reported that tens of thousands of people in Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread near Reno, with footage showing the blaze on the city’s edges.
With no containment yet reported, the situation remains active and the immediate priority for authorities has been moving residents out of harm’s way.
The sources did not provide further details on injuries, structures lost or the cause of ignition beyond confirming it was human caused.
Why it matters
Wildfires that spread rapidly near populated areas can force mass evacuations and threaten lives, homes and infrastructure. With nearly 90,000 people affected and no containment reported, the Reno fire underscores the ongoing risk communities face during fire season.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Reno wildfire?
According to NPR, the fire has burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained.
How many people have been told to evacuate?
Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave, according to NPR.
What caused the fire?
Officials say the fire was human caused, according to NPR. No further detail on the specific cause was provided in the sources.
Timeline
- Watch: Wildfire seen near Reno as tens of thousands told to evacuate
BBC World: Thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire continues to spread in the outskirts of Reno.
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NPR News: Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.