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Bay Area fire crews help fight Hawk Fire in Nevada
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points It has left six people hurt and more than 5,000 without power. Fire crews have been deployed to fight a large wildfire that has spread to over 15,000 acres.
Fire crews have been deployed to fight a large wildfire that has spread to over 15,000 acres. The blaze, known as the Hawk Fire, started late Saturday and was driven by strong winds. It has left six people hurt and more than 5,000 without power. Thousands of people have been affected by evacuation orders, with many more preparing to leave. Authorities have confirmed that the fire was human-caused.
A large team of firefighters, totaling 800, is battling the flames. The fire has displaced 42,000 individuals, with another 45,000 on alert to evacuate.
Further details on the fire and evacuation efforts are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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