Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze that spread rapidly through communities over the weekend.
Evacuation restrictions were lifted in some areas as conditions improved, but about 23,000 people were still under immediate evacuation orders and another 40,000 were told to remain prepared to leave. Reuters reported that more than 900 firefighters were assigned to the response, including personnel from 15 U.S. states, Australia and New Zealand.
The fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since starting Saturday and was 27% contained by Monday. At least 32 homes were destroyed and several others damaged, according to fire officials.
Four civilians and three emergency personnel suffered minor burns during the early stages of the fire. No deaths have been reported.
Investigators have determined that the Hawk Fire was caused by human activity, though authorities have not established whether it was started accidentally or intentionally.
