Nevada wildfire near Reno forces 42,000 evacuations

A fast‑moving wildfire ignited on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for roughly 42,000 residents while an additional 45,000 people were placed on alert as authorities assessed the expanding threat. The blaze, which began near the foothills east of the city, quickly spread across dry brush and steep terrain, prompting the Nevada Division of Forestry and local fire departments to mobilize multiple incident command teams, air tankers, and ground crews.

State and federal resources, including the National Guard and the U.S. Forest Service, have been deployed to contain the fire, which has burned several thousand acres and forced the closure of nearby highways and utility lines. Officials continue to monitor weather conditions that could influence the fire’s behavior, urging residents in the alert zone to remain prepared for possible further evacuations. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as containment efforts progress.