KOH Special News Reports

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Hawken Fire burning in the Caughlin Ranch area of west Reno is now estimated at about 300 acres with 20% containment but fire officials say it is no longer growing in size. The fire started just after 1:00 Wednesday afternoon and quickly grew from an estimated 50 acres before rapidly leaping to 200 acres. 50 homes were threatened at one point. Evacuees were directed to Reno High School, but that voluntary evac order was lifted at 8:00 last night and all residents were allowed back in their homes.

The Hawken Fire, burning in the Caughlin Ranch area of west Reno, turned back onto itself as winds began to shift and abate. It's now estimated at about 300 acres with 20% containment but fire officials say it is no longer growing in size.

With the assistance of Washoe County Sheriff's deputies, Reno firefighters knocked down a fire late this afternoon near the Carmelite Monastery.

Even though it is now estimated to be around 300 acres, Fire Chief Charles Moore says he's comfortable they have a handle on the fire now, and is claiming 20% containment.

Fire Chief Charles Moore says he's comfortable they have a handle on the Hawken Fire now, although, he's stopping short of reporting any containment.

The Hawken Fire is burning less intensely now that winds have died down, which allowed Washoe Country Sheriff's RAVEN helicopter crews to begin making water drops, they are just now wrapping up air operations for the night.