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Governor Lombardo declares emergency as Hawk Fire spreads in Washoe County

KRXI 11 Fox Reno

Aug 23, 2026

Governor Lombardo declares emergency as Hawk Fire spreads in Washoe County

As the Hawk Fire spread rapidly in Washoe County and evacuation orders expanded, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency. |!| Washoe County Reno Governor

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Governor Lombardo declares emergency as Hawk Fire spreads in Washoe County

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