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    Fire rages near Reno

04:17 PM
August 24, 2026

Air quality concerns
Wildfire explodes to 15k+ acres

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nev., is impacting air quality and visibility today. Plus, changes later in the week may lead to even more critical fire danger. Here's how to keep track of these changes in the app.

Wildfire season is still in full swing, with 86 large fires currently burning across the lower 48. The Hawk Fire exploded to more than 15,000 acres over the weekend, and impacts to air quality and visibility are being felt.

Lower air quality and visibility are a concern throughout the Reno area.
Lower air quality and visibility are a concern throughout the Reno area.

Lower air quality is expected to linger through the remainder of the week, according to our app's air quality tool. Our webcams also show hazy conditions across the Washoe Valley.

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Increased winds, with gusts up to 30 mph, will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the region by midweek. Track the strongest winds and changing conditions with the WindRadar.

Mary Mays
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