Nevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency

According to CNN, the fast-growing brush fire forced residents of northwestern Reno from their homes Saturday night, prompting Lombardo's emergency declaration in Washoe County.

Officials warned residents to leave immediately as evacuation zones expanded throughout the day.

The blaze officially dubbed the Hawk Fire was first reported on Saturday morning near the Somersett Golf and Country Club in Northwest Reno.