Nevada Catholic Churches Open Doors Amid Northern Nevada Wildfires

August 24, 2026 World News

A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardant during the Hawk Fire on Aug. 23, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward Reno, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

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