Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.
TL;DR
- Wildfire destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada.
- Shifting winds hindered firefighting efforts.
- 90,000 people were urged to evacuate.
- Fire trucks were jumped over by the fire, complicating access to hot spots.