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Nevada wildfire forces 90,000 Reno residents to leave their homes

A wildfire near Reno, Nevada, grew to over 23 square miles by Sunday, prompting urgent evacuation calls for about 90,000 people. The Hawk Fire started on Saturday, and officials said it was caused by human activity, though they haven't said if it was accidental. Nevada's governor announced a state of emergency and dispatched the National Guard to assist in safeguarding evacuated areas.

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