Nevada: A fast-growing wildfire in northwestern Nevada has destroyed at least 32 homes and damaged six others as firefighters battle the blaze near Reno, close to the Nevada-California border.

The Hawk Fire, which broke out on Saturday, had burned more than 15,000 acres (about 60.7 square kilometres) and was 27 per cent contained as of Monday, according to local fire officials.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Chief Richard Edwards said the blaze had injured seven people, including four civilians and three firefighters.

Around 90,000 Residents Under Evacuation Warnings

Around 90,000 residents were in areas affected by evacuation warnings and orders, according to InciWeb, a US interagency incident information management system.

The Reno Police Department said evacuation conditions had improved in some nearby communities, with some evacuation orders downgraded from “Evacuate Now” to “Get Set to Evacuate.”

Officials, however, cautioned that the situation remained dynamic and could change rapidly. Residents in affected areas were urged to monitor official updates and remain prepared to evacuate if required.

Nevada Governor Declares Emergency

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County on Saturday night as the wildfire continued to spread.

“This is an active and rapidly evolving situation,” Lombardo said, urging residents to remain vigilant and follow directions from local authorities.

He said state agencies were working with local authorities and emergency responders to deploy resources to protect lives and communities.

The governor also warned residents on Sunday that the fire remained a rapidly evolving situation and advised those in affected areas to stay informed.

Reno, the county seat and most populous city of Washoe County, is located in northwestern Nevada near the Nevada-California border.