1 mi
Hawk Fire
Sierra & Washoe Counties
Acres
10,522.8
Containment
0%
Active • Updated 24 minutes agoCreated by Watch Duty • Aug 22, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go
Evacuation Orders are in effect, see the Perimeter Evacuation Map for exact parameters
Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set
Sierra County:
Zones: SIE-E024 & SIE-E061
Washoe County:
Evacuation Warnings are in effect, see the Perimeter Evacuation Map for exact parameters
Evacuation Notes
Washoe County: Perimeter Evacuation Map
Sierra County: Genasys Evacuation Map
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 1 hour ago • Aug 23 at 10:03 AM
Shelters Overview Update
- Evacuation Center:
Reno-Sparks Convention Center – Hall 4
Located at: 4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno 89502
Access the evacuation center from Kietzke Lane and enter through Door 20F on the Kietzke side.
- Small Animal Shelter:
Washoe County Regional Animal Services
Located at: 2825 Longley Ln, Reno 89502
Please do not take your pets to the evacuation center, take them to this location.
- Large Animal Shelter:
Located at: 5600 Whiskey Springs Rd, Reno 89510
Turn right into the second driveway. Please check in at the main office. Please drive slowly and safely.
Per the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
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Regional Captain
About 3 hours ago • Aug 23 at 8:13 AM
Current road closures and traffic restrictions related to the Hawk Fire:
US 395 Traffic Information:
- Northbound US 395 is closed from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road.
- Southbound US 395 traffic at Bordertown is being turned around before reaching White Lake.
- Southbound US 395 remains open from Red Rock Road south into Reno.
Current Road Closures:
- US 395 at Bordertown
- US 395 at Village Parkway
- US 395 at White Lake Parkway
- North Virginia Street at White Lake Parkway
- Northbound US 395 at Red Rock Road
- Southbound US 395 at Stead Boulevard
- Stead Boulevard at Matthews Street
- North Virginia Street at Panther Drive
- North Virginia Street at Parr Boulevard
- North Virginia Street at East Golden Valley Road
- Mae Anne Avenue at Somersett Parkway
- Del Webb Parkway at Somersett Parkway
- Robb Drive at Los Brisas Boulevard
- Lemmon Valley Drive at North Virginia Street
- Golden Vista Avenue at North Hills Boulevard
- East Golden Valley Road at Beckwourth Drive
- Red Rock Road at North Virginia Street
- Stead Boulevard at North Virginia Street
- Sharlands Avenue at Mae Anne Avenue
- Beaumont Parkway at Avenida de Landa
Road closures are also visible on the Perimeter Evacuation Map per Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 12 hours ago • Aug 22 at 10:57 PM
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The fire is estimated at approx 10,500 acres. The fire experienced significant growth throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. Firefighters will continue working through the evening to protect communities, structures and critical infrastructure – per the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
Current view of the fire above, looking at the N/W area of the fire, from the attached camera.
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 13 hours ago • Aug 22 at 10:23 PM
Additional Evacuation Warnings have been issued on the south side of the fire and the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is closed. See the image above, The Watch Duty map or the Perimeter Evacuation Map for the exact parameters.
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 13 hours ago • Aug 22 at 10:16 PM
Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued on the south side of the fire. See the image above, The Watch Duty map or the Perimeter Evacuation Map for the exact parameters.
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 14 hours ago • Aug 22 at 9:38 PM
Update
- In connection with the Hawk Fire evacuations, all northbound traffic on Hwy 395 is closed beginning at Parr Boulevard.
- Residents evacuating from areas north of Red Rock Road must use Hwy 395 to travel north out of the area.
- Southbound Hwy 395 remains open for evacuation traffic. Once on Hwy 395, all off-ramps are closed between Red Rock Rd. and Parr Blvd. Motorists must remain on the highway as they travel south toward Reno.
Please avoid the area unless necessary and allow emergency personnel room to safely continue response operations.
Please reserve 911 and emergency dispatch lines for emergencies only so they remain available for those who need immediate assistance.
Per the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 14 hours ago • Aug 22 at 8:51 PM
Evacuation Site Update
A new Evacuation Site is open at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center
- Located at: 4590 South Virginia Street, Reno 89502
(Hall 4 at the Convention Center)
The Evacuation Site at the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center is now full
Per the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 15 hours ago • Aug 22 at 8:22 PM
The fire has now been mapped at 10,522.8 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 12. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.
Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 15 hours ago • Aug 22 at 8:14 PM
An Evacuation Site is available at the Evelyn Mount Community Center
Located at: 1301 Valley Road, Reno 89512
The Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center is NOT an evacuation center for animals. There is an event there this weekend and there is no room for evacuated animals – per the Washoe County Emergency Management
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 15 hours ago • Aug 22 at 7:56 PM
New Evacuation Warnings have been issued in the Lemmon Valley & Silver Knolls area. See the image above, The Watch Duty map or the Perimeter Evacuation Map for the exact parameters.
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Manager of Real-Time Operations
About 16 hours ago • Aug 22 at 7:45 PM
Additional Evacuation Orders have been issued north of Hwy 395 in the Lemmon Valley area. See the image above, The Watch Duty map or the Perimeter Evacuation Map for the exact parameters.
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