08/23/2026
Information and Resources – August 23, 2026
As response efforts on the Hawk Fire continue, please remain alert to changing evacuation areas, road closures and fire conditions. Residents in and around impacted areas should continue monitoring official updates closely and be prepared to act if conditions change.
UPDATES:
There is a temporary opening of the southbound US 395 on-ramps at White Lake Parkway and Village Parkway to allow traffic to exit the area.
Northbound US 395 remains closed from Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road.
▪️School Closures:
All Washoe County School District schools, with the exception of Gerlach K-12 School, will be closed Monday, August 24.
▪️Evacuation Center:
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Hall 4
4590 S. Virginia Street
Access the evacuation center from Kietzke Lane and enter through Door 20F on the Kietzke Lane side.
▪️Small Animal Evacuations:
Please do not bring pets to the evacuation center. Small animals can be taken to:
Washoe County Regional Animal Services
2825 Longley Lane
▪️Large Animal Evacuations:
Ironwood Event Center
5600 Whiskey Springs Road
Reno, NV 89510
Turn right into the second driveway and check in at the main office. Please drive slowly and safely.
▪️Evacuation and Community Information:
Please do not call 911 for evacuation information. Keep 911 and emergency dispatch lines available for those experiencing an emergency.
For Hawk Fire information and community resources, call 311.
▪️For current evacuation zones, warnings and road closures, visit:
www.PerimeterMap.com
RED: Evacuation Zone — Leave now
YELLOW: Evacuation Warning — Be prepared to leave
▪️Emergency Updates:
For the latest emergency information and updates, visit:
www.EmergencyWashoe.com
▪️NV Energy Outages:
For current outage information and preparedness resources, visit:
https://www.nvenergy.com/outages-and.../view-current-outages
▪️WCSD Closure Information:
775-348-0200
https://www.washoeschools.net/
▪️Current Road Closures:
• US 395 at Bordertown
• US 395 at Village Parkway
• US 395 at White Lake Parkway
• North Virginia Street at White Lake Parkway
• Northbound US 395 at Red Rock Road
• Southbound US 395 at Stead Boulevard
• Stead Boulevard at Matthews Street
• North Virginia Street at Panther Drive
• North Virginia Street at Parr Boulevard
• North Virginia Street at East Golden Valley Road
• Mae Anne Avenue at Somersett Parkway
• Del Webb Parkway at Somersett Parkway
• Robb Drive at Los Brisas Boulevard
• Lemmon Valley Drive at North Virginia Street
• Golden Vista Avenue at North Hills Boulevard
• East Golden Valley Road at Beckwourth Drive
• Red Rock Road at North Virginia Street
• Stead Boulevard at North Virginia Street
• Sharlands Avenue at Mae Anne Avenue
• Beaumont Parkway at Avenida de Landa
Please continue to give first responders room to work by avoiding impacted areas and keeping roadways clear for emergency personnel and residents who may need to evacuate.
If you are under an evacuation warning, use this time to prepare so you are ready to leave if necessary.
Conditions can change quickly, and we will continue sharing updates as new information becomes available.
For emergencies, always call 911.