Reno Hawk Fire evacuation map: Wildfire spreads near Somersett; Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul and Cold Springs on alert

30-acre Cold Creek Trail wildfire in Somersett, Nevada, sparked an evacuation warning Saturday. Smoke was visible near Peavine Road. A large wildfire broke out near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, in Washoe County, Nevada on Saturday afternoon. The 30-acre fire, according to Watch Duty, has sparked an evacuation warning for the nearby area.Representational. (Unsplash)The smoke from the fire was visible in the nearby area of the Peavine Road.Reno Fire Evacuation: What We Know So FarA GO Level evacuation warning was issued in the Somersett Peak and South Mountain areas. The fire is moving west, towards to the Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. To the north, the GO evacuation alert extends to the Sierra Canyon area. The areas south of North Virginia Street were placed under a SET alert, with a potential GO alert coming soon.The affected areas were mostly north and northwest of Somersett and some areas north of Verdi. It includes Somersett Parkway, Avenida de Landa and Las Brisas Boulevard.Below is a map of the areas under evacuation from the Hawk Fire. A massive fire response is underway in the area around Somersett.Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul and Cold Springs were among the areas on alert. (MapBox via WatchDuty)According to the Reno Gazette Journal the fire started around 11:30am EDT, and the incident command has notified that some structures are also threatened.“While the majority of the evacuation area is unpopulated, residents near the immediate area should remain alert and prepared, as conditions can change rapidly,” said the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More