The real cause of most wildfires? People
The Hawk Fire that's been threatening Reno, Nevada is the latest destructive wildfire in the West in recent weeks that investigators believe was human-caused. That moniker fits a larger pattern: Federal data show that more than three-quarters of all the wildfires in the U.S. tend to be started by people, whether throug
Reno man faces multiple drug charges
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno man is facing multiple drug charges after police say he was distributing drugs in the area. The Reno Police Department says 27-year-old Kamaryn Hart was arrested after a multi-month investigation into alleged fentanyl distribution. Detectives coordinated multiple narcotics purchases from Hart
Western Lit: Author Terri Farley tells the tale of Wild Horse Annie, who saved...
In 1950, a Reno executive secretary followed a trail of blood dripping from a truck full of terrified, injured and dying mustangs. When she caught up with the truck and saw the tortured animals, the woman’s life veered in a new direction—one that ultimately resulted in federal protections for wild horses. A 1971 law ba
Winds are strong with critical fire danger possible
Winds are picking up before a low moves east on Friday and Saturday.
One person hurt after fire in north Reno
When fire crews arrived, a trailer on Stoltz Road was fully engulfed.
Fatal injury reported following Hawk Fire near Reno
(FOX40.COM) — A person injured by the Hawk Fire burning near Reno has died from their injuries, officials said. Video: Hawk Fire destroys nearly 50 homes near Reno (Aug. 25) On Thursday, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said they had been informed of the death by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office. FOX4
Another day of wind before the rain arrives
Thursday will be windy increasing fire danger, but there is a chance for rain coming.
Promising progress made on Hawk Fire as roads reopen, residents return
New areas previously under Hawk Fire evacuation warnings have had their status downgraded to safe to return. Dax McCoy reports on Wednesday's updates.
Stead neighbors recount close call with Hawk Fire
We've learned that the Hawk Fire destroyed 47 homes and damaged 14 more. Some of those are in the Peppermint Drive area of Stead, just down the street from other homes left untouched. Janitza Santos vividly remembers the moment her family got the notification to evacuate. “We didn't think that...
Reno Hawk Fire: Roads reopen as closures lift
Firefighters in Reno continue to make progress on the Hawk Fire, bringing containment to 85%. The blaze has burned 1,500 acres and destroyed 40 homes, but road closures are now lifting and evacuation orders are being scaled back.
