In brief
A wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, forced local authorities to evacuate tens of thousands of residents. Video footage shows flames advancing toward the city and a thick plume of smoke spreading across the suburbs. Winds and unpredictable weather made the fire hard to control, resulting in six reported injuries. Firefighters are battling the blaze while residents watch their homes slip away.
Video footage captured a wildfire sweeping through the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, pushing residents to evacuate and fire‑fighters to battle the rapidly spreading flames. The footage shows a thick plume of smoke rising over suburban homes as the fire advances.
Officials warned that the blaze, exacerbated by strong, unpredictable winds, posed a serious threat to the city, and urged tens of thousands to leave their houses for safety.
Six people were reported injured during the effort to contain and control the fire. Local authorities continue to monitor weather conditions that could further fuel the wildfire's spread.
Published: 52 minutes ago.
