Hawk Fire map & updates
The Hawk Fire burned in Washoe County, NV (5 Miles N from Reno, NV). Final reported size 15,067 acres, 100% contained.
Hawk Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-31). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Hawk Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 7 mi |
| Sparks, NV | 11 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 19 mi |
| Carson City, NV | 28 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 42 mi |
| Grass Valley, CA | 63 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 22, 2026
- Contained — September 10, 2026
- Controlled — September 28, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 31, 2026
- Record last updated — September 28, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Fire | 93,733 | 2026 | 14 mi |
| Fred Mt Fire | 3,482 | 2026 | 16 mi |
| Poeville Road Fire | 2,975 | 2020 | 3 mi |
| Baccarat Fire | 10,500 | 2020 | 14 mi |
| Jasper Fire | 1,165 | 2019 | 11 mi |
| Cold Springs Fire | 1,523 | 2017 | 7 mi |
| Prater Fire | 2,816 | 2017 | 14 mi |
| Jackpot Fire | 1,700 | 2016 | 14 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Nevada fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Hawk Fire?
In Washoe County, NV, 5 Miles N from Reno, NV. The nearest city in our list is Reno, NV, about 7 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Hawk Fire?
15,067 acres (about 24 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Hawk Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Hawk Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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