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30 structures burned in Reno's Hawk Fire, officials say

NPR | By Maria Palma,

Michel Martin

Published August 25, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

Officials have confirmed more than 30 structures have burned in the Hawk Fire just northwest of Reno, Nevada.

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