What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 10, 2026, the Hawk Fire burned in Washoe County, Nevada, near the border with Sierra County, California.
The fire was located south of U.S. Route 395 and had burned near Peavine Peak (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Hawk Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Hawk Fire included:
- Long Valley, California
- Peavine Peak area, Nevada
- Sierra County, California
- Washoe County, Nevada
What is the current containment status of the Hawk Fire?
As of September 10, 2026, the Hawk Fire burned 15,067 acres and was 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All the evacuation orders for the Hawk Fire were lifted on September 3.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 10, 2026, the Hawk Fire was 100% contained.
