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Thousands displaced as wildfire threatens homes in US state of Nevada
Authorities said the fire was caused by humans.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The Hindu
Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
WorldPingThe Hawk Fire began on Saturday (August 24) and quickly grew to more than 60 sq km as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.
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