Tens of thousands of people in the US state of Nevada have been told to evacuate their homes as a wildfire approached the city of Reno. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
Eyewitnesses recorded videos showing the blaze and plumes of smoke in the outskirts of the city as the fire continued to spread over the weekend. Six people have been injured, according to local authorities, with windy and unpredictable weather contributing to the fire's spread.
Residents of Reno have received evacuation notices and are advised to leave dangerous areas. Firefighters are currently trying to bring the situation under control, but adverse weather conditions are hampering their efforts.
This incident once again highlights the scale of wildfires in Nevada. Authorities urge residents to follow safety measures and monitor official announcements.