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Reno’s Wildfire Crisis and Urban Growth | Los Angeles News
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Reno’s Hawk Fire forced 40,000 to flee as flames raced through dry hills, torching 47 homes—just one of many wildfires fueled by climate change and unchecked urban sprawl. Driven by wind and human origins (still under investigation), the blaze was 85% contained but disrupted by a rogue drone. With Reno’s population booming as Californians flock for affordable tech jobs, development encroaches on fire-prone wildlands—a dangerous trend nationwide that demands smarter planning, not just more firefighting.
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