Nevada Division of Forestry

09/11/2026

It’s Adrian Cespedes’ third year with NDF. He’s a seasonal firefighter, on an engine crew in Elko.

Thank you for answering our question, Adrian!

09/03/2026

There have been over 750 wildfires in Nevada this year. Some, like the Hawk Fire, capture the news cycle. Others barely register, ideally because of the work that fire fighters from multiple agencies do to contain and control these incidents early on.

Since May, Our team has responded to 63 wildfires in Nevada and 16 wildfires out of state. We work with our state, local, and federal partners to provide safe and effective wildfire response.

09/01/2026

Community meeting for the McConnell Fire

08/27/2026

Recovery resources will be available for Hawk Fire victims.

The Community Resource Center found inside North Valleys Regional Park, will provide assistance, information, and a welcoming space as our community continues to recover from the fires. Attendees can expect to see representatives from Veteran Affairs, Inspections/Permitting, Insurance, Washoe County School District resources and more!

The hours will be:
• Friday, August 28th – Monday, August 31st: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 1st– Friday, September 4th: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
•Location: North Valley Community Center (8085 Silver Lake Road Reno, NV 89506)

This will be a friendly tabling event where staff will be available to answer questions, offer resources, and help connect affected residents with support.
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El Centro de Recursos Comunitarios ubicado dentro del Parque Regional North Valleys proporcionará asistencia, información y un espacio acogedor mientras nuestra comunidad sigue recuperándose de los incendios. Los asistentes podrán encontrar representantes de Asuntos de Veteranos, Inspecciones/Permisos, Seguros, recursos del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe ¡y mucho más!

El horario será:
• Viernes 28 de agosto – Lunes 31 de agosto: 9:00 AM a 6:00 PM
• Martes 1 de septiembre – Viernes 4 de septiembre: 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM
• Ubicación: Centro Comunitario North Valley (8085 Silver Lake Road Reno, NV 89506)

Este será un evento amigable con mesas informativas, donde el personal estará disponible para responder preguntas, ofrecer recursos y ayudar a conectar a los residentes afectados con el apoyo que necesiten.

08/27/2026

Update from the Humboldt Toiyabe

Roads in the Hawk Fire area have reopened, but there is still a Forest Closure in place for the burn area. Please avoid the closed area as mopup and suppression repair efforts continue.

08/27/2026

Community meeting tonight at O'Brien Middle School.

HAWK FIRE COMMUNITY MEETING

The public is invited to attend a Hawk Fire Community Meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

📍 O’Brien Middle School
5000 Silver Lake Road
Reno, NV 89506 (O’Brien Middle School)

Fire managers and local leaders will provide the latest information on the Hawk Fire, answer questions, and share available resources for residents.

Affected residents and community members are encouraged to attend.

08/27/2026

Today's update / Hawk Fire

Update on
August 27, 2026

Acres: 15,085
Containment: 93%
Start Dates: August 22, 2026
Cause: Human
Total Personnel: 570
Total Resources: 13 crews | 39 engines | 7 helicopters | 8 dozers
Fuels: Tall grass, brush and timber
Location: Northwest of Reno, Nevada

Summary: Containment on the Hawk Fire has increased to 93%. Containment means that a wildfire is secured within a perimeter, not that it is out. Smoke may be visible as pockets of unburned vegetation on the interior of the footprint smolder. Even when a wildfire reaches full containment, heat can remain within the fire footprint. Fuels mitigation, fireline, and containment lines established by crews will help prevent the possible spread of interior pockets of heat under predicted weather conditions.

Today crews will continue mop-up, patrol, and line-strengthening operations on the north, south, and east of the fire perimeter. Heat may remain in structures damaged or destroyed by the fire. On the western portion of the fire, more water-handling equipment will be brought in to manage persistent heat in heavy fuels within timber stands. Crews will also begin suppression repair operations along contingency lines on the southeast side of the fire.

The public is invited to attend a Hawk Fire Community Meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at O’Brien Middle School (5000 Silver Lake Road Reno, NV 89506). Fire managers and local leaders will provide the latest information on the Hawk Fire, answer questions, and share available resources for residents. Affected residents and community members are encouraged to attend.

Weather remains an important concern today. Partly cloudy skies are expected with temperatures between 87 and 91 degrees, minimum relative humidity of 15–18%, and southwest winds increasing to 13–17 mph with gusts up to 28 mph during the afternoon. No wetting rain is expected. These warmer, drier and breezier conditions may increase fire behavior.

Crews will continue to closely monitor changing weather and fire behavior while working to secure the fire and protect nearby communities.

Evacuations and Closures: The most current information and updates for evacuations and closures for the Hawk Fire can be found at Perimeter Map. Authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and be safe as fire suppression efforts continue in the area. Residents in affected areas should continue to follow evacuation information and direction from local authorities.

Safety: Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are in place, please remember if you fly drones during a fire, we can’t safely operate air support which hinders suppression efforts and emergency response, putting the crews and public at risk. “If you fly, we can’t!” You can monitor current air quality through the AirNow.gov

Photo: Hand crews from Slide Mountain and Miller Timber perform mop-up on hotspots in timbered sections in the northwest corner of Peavine Peak on Wednesday, August 26th. Photo by Dave Walsh.

08/27/2026

Containment: 93%

quick facts update:
Acres burned: 15085
Containment: 93%
Personnel assigned: 570

Evacuation statuses have been updated. For the latest information, visit https://perimetermap.com/washoe or dial 311.

Photo Credit: Dave Walsh, Public Information Officer

Slide Mountain Hand Crew performing mop-up while working on the Hawk Fire.

08/26/2026

Nevada Division of Forestry is hiring a new state fire management officer (Forestry Program Manager - Fire) this fall. Check the position description below.

https://forestry.nv.gov/happening-now/news/hiring-soon-forestry-program-manager-fire