### [2026-08-23](/feed/2026/08/23/index.md)

##### 2026 United States wildfires
# The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, U.S., grows to more than 20 square miles (53 sq. km.) and spreads across the Peavine Peak of Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, prompting evacuations. 




### Sources:

1. [PBS](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/human-caused-wildfire-approaches-reno-nevada-forcing-thousands-of-evacuations)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/tens-thousands-ordered-evacuate-nevada-fire-threatens-reno-2026-08-23/)

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