Reno wildfire forces mass evacuation as flames loom

Sun Sep 06 2026 02:10:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A wildfire near Reno has prompted tens of thousands to evacuate, with firefighters battling smoke and wind‑driven blaze, six injured.

Tens of thousands were ordered to leave their homes after a wildfire erupted on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, threatening the city’s suburbs. Video footage shows the blaze spreading rapidly, with towering plumes of smoke pushed by erratic winds. Firefighters struggled to control the fire, leading to six injuries among first responders. The incident is part of a broader wildfire crisis in Nevada’s dry terrain.

Reno wildfire forces mass evacuation as flames loom

On a clear Saturday, a wildfire broke out on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, pushing local officials to warn tens of thousands of residents to leave their homes.

Video footage from witnesses shows a roaring blaze and thick plumes of smoke drifting over suburbs, while wind has driven fire fronts to the south and east.

Firefighters have struggled to contain the fire because of unpredictable wind patterns, and emergency services report that six people were injured during the incident.

The wildfire is part of a larger incursion into Nevada’s dry terrain, prompting authorities to suspend power to some areas and evacuate school and community facilities.