Daily Update: Hawk Fire August 30, 2026

• Acres: 15,085
• Start Dates: August 22, 2026
• Containment: 98%
• Causes: Human
• Total Personnel: 208
• Fuels: Tall grass, brush and timber
• Total Resources: 3 crews | 12 engines | 1 helicopters | 2 dozers
• Location: Northwest of Reno, Nevada

Summary: Firefighters continue to secure the remaining uncontained portion of the Hawk Fire, while much of the work across the incident has shifted to suppression repair. Very little remaining heat was found Saturday. Crews will continue to patrol the perimeter, address any hot spots, and complete additional securing work along the western portion of the fire.

Suppression repair has become the primary focus across much of the fire area. Dozers, excavators, and crews are repairing impacts from suppression activities along constructed firelines. Resource advisors and operations personnel continue to identify and prioritize repair needs, particularly in the northwest portion of the fire.

Weather: Warmer and drier conditions are expected Sunday, with temperatures in the 80s, lighter winds, and minimum relative humidity in the upper teens to low 20s. Fire activity is expected to remain minimal, primarily consisting of creeping and smoldering in heavier interior fuels. Winds are expected to increase again early this week, with cooler temperatures and a chance of moisture later in the week.

As fire activity decreases, resources continue to be adjusted to meet incident needs. Great Basin Team 6 is preparing to transition management of the Hawk Fire to a local Incident Commander Tuesday morning.

Evacuations and Closures: While most evacuation areas have been reopened, the forest closures will remain in effect until mop-up, restoration and safety actions have been completed. This means that recreation areas, trails and roads in the burned areas are still closed. Anyone caught in the closure areas is subject to fines and other legal repercussions.

The most current information and updates for evacuations and closures for the Hawk Fire can be found at Perimeter Map. Authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and be safe as fire suppression and restoration efforts continue.

Safety: Fire crews, utility workers and public safety personnel are working in many of the affected areas with heavy and sometimes dangerous equipment that often has limited visibility.  Members of the public in these areas are asked to slow down and be careful.