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Firefighters were able to get a better estimate on the Hawken Fire acreage, downgrading it from 300 to about 278 acres. It is now more than 75% contained. Firefighters say the threat to homes is over. The blaze came dangerously close to a few homes at Hawken Road and Pronghorn Court, when it first broke out, but firefighters were able to hold it. Truckee Meadows Chief Charlie Moore credits the quick call for mutual aid resources, and an aggressive attack on this fire. As winds calmed they were able to get air resources over the fire, and worked to knock out hot spots and flareups. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Fire Marshal Amy Ray with assistance of the State Fire Marshal.

A close encounter with a drone threatened the safety of the people on the Raven Helicopter, just as firefighters were getting into the air to fight the Hawken Fire after being grounded much of the day by strong winds. Pilot Doug Russell says this put lives at risk, and delayed efforts to protect homes and property . It's illegal to put drones in the air over fires, or within five miles of an airfield without specific permission. The rules are available at FAA-dot-org." The drone came within 50 feet of the helicopter. The Raven dropped three thousand gallons of water on the fire this afternoon.

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The Hawken fire is now more than 75% contained and firefighters say the threat to homes is over.

The Hawken fire is now more than 75% contained and firefighters say the threat to homes is over. The nearly 300 acre blaze came dangerously close to a few homes at Hawken Road and Pronghorn Court when it first broke out just after 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire officials have downgraded the Hawken fire burning in the Caughlin Ranch area from 300 acrea to about 278. It is now more than 75% contained, with no threat to homes. The blaze came dangerously close to a few homes at Hawken Road and Pronghorn Court, when it first broke out Wednesday, but firefighters were able to hold it. Truckee Meadows Chief Charlie Moore credits the quick call for mutual aid resources, and an aggressive attack on this fire. As winds calmed they were able to get air resources over the fire, and worked to knock out hot spots and flareups. The cause of the fire is under investigation.