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Donation drive in Sparks to help Hawk Fire families
You can help support local families and pets impacted by the Hawk Fire. Ashlee’s Toy Closet is hosting a live collection drive Sunday from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, 1390 Big Fish Drive in Sparks, and is calling on the community to help provide much-needed supplies to those affected.
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car in Reno
A 60-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car in Reno early Sunday morning. Police say the incident happened just before 5 a.m. near the intersection of Moana Blvd. and Kietzke Lane. Police say the initial investigation shows that the pedestrian was crossing Moana at Kietzke...
The Bridge Church opens evacuation center for families with disabled children
The Bridge Church is opening its facilities as an evacuation center for families with disabled children as a fire disaster continues to impact the region. The church said the facility is equipped to welcome people with special needs and is prepared to provide shelter and assistance to families who need it.
Hawk Fire prompts school closures for August 24, UNR remains open
Due to the Hawk Fire, all Washoe County School District (WCSD) schools—with the exception of Gerlach K-12 School—will be canceled Monday, August 24, school district officials announced. This closure also includes St. Albert the Great Catholic Community, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, St. Johns Children's Center, Tru
Reno police respond to barricaded person at State and S. Virginia streets, avoid the...
The Reno Police Department is responding to a barricaded person on State and S. Virginia Street. The standoff was first reported around 10 a.m. Sunday morning, August 23. People are asked to avoid the area. Details of the incident have not been released, but updates will be provided here when...
Rail Aware responds to railroad safety concerns caused by Hawk Fire
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Watch Duty alerted Rail Aware Inc. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11:25 a.m., to the developing Hawk Fire north of Reno after receiving emergency notifications indicating that evacuation zones could affect railroad infrastructure in the area, according to a Sunday, Aug. 23, agency news release. “Railroad.
RSIC warns against using tribal lands as detour into restricted evacuation zones
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is letting the public know that access through Hungry Valley Tribal lands into Lemmon Valley is restricted due to the Hawk Fire and ongoing evacuation operations. RSIC says they're assisting the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office with preventing residents from returning to mandatory evacuation
Storey County responds to Hawk Fire
This video shows a helicopter making a water drop on the Hawk Fire, which is now 13,000 acres after starting on Saturday near Somersett.
Firefighters hold strong presence as Bug, Stallion fires near Reno near full containment
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Firefighters continued recovery work on the Bug and Stallion fires north of Reno while keeping crews and equipment ready to respond quickly if conditions change. The Bug Fire, which started Aug. 8, 2026, has burned 93,733 acres and is 94% contained. The Stallion Fire, which...

















