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.
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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages
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.
By Maria Godoy
Monday, August 24, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:11 PM UTC
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