Aug. 22, 7:45 p.m. update:
The Hawk Fire has grown to 8,020 acres according to the latest estimate from fire officials.
Evacuation orders and warnings continue to expand.
The most current map is available at the Perimeter Map website.
Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m. update:
The evacuation orders and warnings are now expanding rapidly.
New evacuations are in effect for all communities on the north side of US 395 that border the highway.
The most current map is available at the Perimeter Map website.
Fire officials have not updated the number of acres burned. The Hawk Fire has burned an estimated 2,500 acres.
U.S. 395 remains closed between Parr Blvd and Red Rock Rd.
Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. update:
Some evacuation warnings have been changed to Evacuate Now orders. The most current map is available at the Perimeter Map website.
GO NOW EVACUATION ORDERS are in effect north and northwest of Somersett and north of Verdi as well as on the west side of US 395 for areas of Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, Stead and Cold Springs.
Aug 22, 5:30 p.m. update:
The Hawk Fire remains at 2,500 acres and is moving in a northeast direction according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.
Some evacuation warnings have been changed to Evacuate Now orders. The most current map is available at the Perimeter Map website.
GO NOW EVACUATION ORDERS are in effect north and northwest of Somersett and north of Verdi as well as on the west side of US 395 for Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, and Stead.
GET SET EVACUATION WARNINGS are in effect in portions of Stead, Golden Valley, and Cold Springs.
EVACUATION CENTER
Those needing to evacuate can go to the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road in Reno.
DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES:
If you are being evacuated, the Silver Legacy, Eldorado and Circus Circus Reno are offering a $59 room rate with no resort fee.
Call 1-800-223-7277 or book online with code SCLOC26.
J Resort is also offering a $59 discounted rate with no resort free. Use the code HAWK26 when booking online.
ROAD CLOSURES:
U.S. 395 is closed in both directions from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Rd.
N. Virginia Street is closed between Red Rock Rd. and White Lake Pkwy
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Aug 22, 3:40 p.m. update:
The Hawk Fire is west Reno has burned an estimated 2,500 acres and is 0% contained since starting around 11 a.m. Saturday.
According to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the fire is moving northeast with approximately 1,000 homes threatened.
Local, state, and federal fire crews are on the scene with airtankers and at least 2 helicopters. More resources are being requested from Cal Fire.
Evacuations are in place and can be seen on the Perimeter Map website.
GO NOW EVACUATION ORDERS remain in effect north and northwest of Somersett and north of Verdi.
Residents near the immediate area should remain alert and prepared, as conditions can change rapidly.
GET SET EVACUATION WARNINGS remain in effect on the west side of US 395 for Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, and Stead.
Those needing to evacuate can go to the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, 1301 Valley Road in Reno. Washoe County Human Services Agency, Allied Security, and American Red Cross of Nevada staff are there ready to assist.
The Hawk fire has also led to evacuation warnings in Sierra County, California. See the latest California warnings on the Genesys Map.
Reno Fire and Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue crews are fighting a fire burning north of Cold Creek Trail, north of Somersett in west Reno
An additional 10 engines, 2 dozers and 2 hand crews have been requested from CAL FIRE by Incident Command.
So far, the fire has burned an estimated 2,500 acres.
Evacuations are in place and can be seen on the Perimeter Map website.
GO NOW EVACUATION ORDERS are in effect north and northwest of Somersett and north of Verdi.
While the majority of the evacuation area is unpopulated, residents near the immediate area should remain alert and prepared, as conditions can change rapidly.
GET SET EVACUATION WARNINGS are now in effect on the west side of US 395 for Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, and Stead.
Hawk Meadow Trail is closed north of Somersett Parkway.
California evacuation warnings
The Hawk fire has also led to evacuation warnings in Sierra County. See the latest California warnings on the Genesys Map.
