Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
- The Hawk Fire, which began on Saturday, has destroyed more than 30 homes and is currently uncontained.
- The fire has grown to approximately 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) and is threatening densely populated neighborhoods.
- Containment efforts have reached 27%, and the number of residents under evacuation orders has decreased to about 63,000.
- At least six people have been reported injured due to the fire.
Firefighters have made progress in containing a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada, which has destroyed more than 30 homes. The Hawk Fire began on Saturday and has grown to about 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) as it spread dangerously close to densely populated neighborhoods.
As of Monday, containment of the fire reached 27%, with no new growth reported. Authorities stated that the number of residents under evacuation orders has decreased from over 90,000 to approximately 63,000.
While winds have eased, concerns remain that gusts could still push the flames into dry brush and newly developed areas. At least six individuals have been reported injured due to the fire.
消防员在内华达州的野火中取得进展,已摧毁超过30所房屋
消防员在内华达州西北部的野火控制工作中取得了进展,该火灾已摧毁超过30所房屋。霍克火灾于周六开始,面积已扩大至约23平方英里(60平方公里),并危险地逼近人口密集的社区。
截至周一,火灾的控制率已达到27%,并未报告新的增长。有关部门表示,被疏散居民的数量已从超过90,000人减少至约63,000人。
尽管风速有所减弱,但仍然担心阵风可能会将火焰推向干燥的灌木和新开发的区域。至少有六人因火灾受伤。