Tens of Thousands Evacuated as Fire Bears Down on US City

Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno

Schools across Washoe County were closed Monday because of the evacuations and to keep roads clear for emergency crews.

Tens of thousands evacuated as fire bears down on US city

A fast-moving wildfire near Reno has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate as strong winds and dry conditions fuel the blaze.

Firefighters trying to stop fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to Reno

There is concern that shifting winds could push the flames into newly developed and densely packed neighbourhoods on the edge of the city.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate

Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated as the “GO NOW” zone expanded, reaching the edge of the University of Nevada.

Nevada wildfire burns homes, forces evacuations

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