A rapidly advancing wildfire near the Tahoe region has exploded to approximately 3,000 acres, and evacuation warnings are now in effect for California communities near the Nevada border. The Hawk Fire was estimated at 2,500 acres as of 3 p.m. Saturday, according to fire crews. The fire is spreading rapidly and could already be larger. A rapidly advancing wildfire near the Tahoe region has exploded to approximately 2,500 acres, and evacuation warnings are now in effect for California communities near the Nevada border. Instagram/@washoesheriff The Hawk Fire was estimated at 2,500 acres as of 3 p.m. Saturday, according to fire crews. Instagram/@washoesheriff The fire broke out northeast of Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada, about 30 to 40 miles north of the Lake Tahoe area. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter, delivering California’s top news, sports and entertainment to your inbox every day. Thanks for signing up! Strong winds and low humidity have helped the flames spread across the landscape. Containment remains at 0%. Now California communities are on alert. The fire broke out northeast of Verdi in Washoe County, Nevada, about 30 to 40 miles north of the Lake Tahoe area. X/@TMFPD La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Sierra emitió una advertencia de evacuación “Prepárense” para las Zonas E024 y E061, que cubren las áreas de Verdi y Long Valley a lo largo de la frontera entre California y Nevada. Residents in those areas are told to prepare to evacuate as the fire continues to grow. Across the border in Nevada, the threat has already prompted mandatory “Leave Now” evacuation orders. While initial orders focused strictly north of Verdi and northwest of Somersett, authorities have significantly expanded the mandatory “Go Now” zones. Download the California Post app, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Extreme wind gusts have pushed the danger zone to the south and east, enveloping the entire area surrounding Peavine Peak, as well as the backside of the mountain. Mandatory evacuations are currently actively implemented for all neighborhoods north of Somersett Parkway, along Avenida de Landa and to Las Brisas Boulevard. Mandatory “Go Now” orders now cover the west side of US 395 from Raleigh Heights north to Red Rock. Strong winds are pushing the fire northeast toward the Northern Valleys, prompting new “Be Prepared” warnings for more than 1,000 threatened homes in Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, Stead, Hoge Road and North Virginia Street.
