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Hawk Fire near Somersett: Evacuation orders and warnings in effect

Published August 22, 2026 at 12:44 PM PDT
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Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
The Hawk Fire burning near Somersett in Northwest Reno, Nev., on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, during the early afternoon.

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Washoe County: Evacuation zones via PerimeterMap.com | Updates via Watch Duty

Sierra County: Evacuation zones via Genasys Protect

Update

Hawk Fire grows to 2,500 acres

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Posted August 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM PDT

The fire is now 2,500 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
Update

Reno Police ask residents to help keep dispatch lines open during Hawk Fire

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By Maria Palma

Posted August 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM PDT

Reno Police are asking residents to avoid overwhelming emergency dispatch lines as crews respond to the fire currently burning near Peavine Peak.

Emergency services are aware of the fire and are actively responding to the incident.

Residents in the area are asked to refer to the perimeter map at www.perimetermap.com for the most up-to-date evacuation information. Conditions may change rapidly.

Reno Police are asking residents not to call 911 or emergency dispatch solely to report the fire or request general information about the incident. Unnecessary calls can overwhelm emergency communications and delay assistance to people experiencing an immediate emergency.

Residents should call 911 only if they are experiencing an immediate threat to life or property or have a separate emergency requiring assistance.
Update

Evacuation warning issued for Long Valley as Hawk Fire spreads rapidly near Peavine Peak

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By Maria Palma

Posted August 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM PDT
A map of Sierra County displaying evacuation zones. This image can be clicked to continue to Genasys Protect, which will open the most up to date version.
Screenshot / Genasys Protect
An evacuation warning has been issued for Long Valley South of HWY 70 in Zones SIE-E024 SIE-E06 as of 1:16 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Click the map to continue to Genasys Protect for the latest Sierra County evacuation zones.

The Sierra County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation warning for the Hawk Fire currently rapidly spreading on Peavine Peak and north of Somerset in Washoe County.

If you are located in Long Valley South of HWY 70 in Zones SIE-E024 SIE-E061, be prepared to leave on short notice. Individuals who require additional time to evacuate should leave now.

View continued updates from the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office by visiting the Genasys Protect incident report.
Breaking news

Hawk Fire grows to 40 acres near Somersett, evacuation orders issued

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By Maria Palma

Posted August 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM PDT
A map of Northwest Reno displaying evacuation zones. This image can be clicked to continue to PerimeterMap.com, which will open the most up to date version.
Screenshot / PerimeterMap.com
Evacuation orders and warnings for the Hawk Fire as of 12:48 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. Click the map to continue to PerimeterMap.com for the latest evacuation zones.

A wildfire burning near Somersett in Northwest Reno has grown to an estimated 30 to 40 acres by early Saturday afternoon, with structures immediately threatened, according to fire officials.

The fire, now known as the Hawk Fire, was reported around 11:25 a.m. near Somersett Golf and Country Club, off the Hawk Meadow Trail approximately 1 mile north of Cold Creek Trail.

Watch Duty, a wildfire monitoring service, reported at 11:51 a.m. Saturday that the fire had a high potential for spread and that structures were immediately threatened.

Evacuation orders have been issued for areas near the fire. Residents should check official evacuation maps for the boundaries of the orders and be prepared to leave if directed by authorities.