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Thousands evacuated, 6 hurt as Hawk fire grows to over 13,000 acres on California-Nevada border
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christopher Reynolds , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 23, 2026
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Key points The fire, known as the Hawk fire, has burned a significant amount of land, exceeding 10,000 acres. A state of emergency has been declared due to a large fire.
A state of emergency has been declared due to a large fire. Thousands of people have been evacuated as a result of the blaze. The fire, known as the Hawk fire, has burned a significant amount of land, exceeding 10,000 acres.
Strong winds have fueled the fire's spread. The evacuations and emergency declaration are a response to the fire's rapid growth and potential threat to the area.
Further details about the fire and its impact are available from the source. The fire's effects on the surrounding area and the status of the evacuees are not specified in the initial report.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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