Some residents say language and technology barriers complicated Hawk Fire evacuations

The Hawk Fire destroyed dozens of homes in Reno’s North Valleys and forced thousands of people to evacuate last month.

For some Spanish-speaking residents, the experience raised questions about how emergency information is delivered and what happens when language or access to technology becomes a barrier.

Luisa Paniagua was at work in Carson City when the fire approached her home in Stead…

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