A western U.S. mountain range straddling California and Nevada
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Jacob Daniel Whisenant, a Mammoth Lakes climber known for speed ascents, has died in an August 3 accident in the Sierra Nevada, Tulare County. The coroner has ruled blunt force trauma as the cause and the death an accident. He gained fame for a rapid El Capitan ascent in 2024 and leaves behind friends and family who describe his devotion to climbing.
The Hawk Fire has expanded to threaten Reno and nearby communities, triggering the GO NOW evacuation zone and threatening thousands of homes. Authorities have mobilized state and local responders, and urged immediate evacuation as winds drive rapid spread.
The Hawk Fire near Reno has reached about 27% containment and stretched over roughly 23 square miles. Officials say Modest progress is being made as evacuation orders remain for tens of thousands. The fire is considered human-caused, with questions still surrounding its origin. Schools are closed and residents face ongoing danger as winds shift.
Wildfire risk rises across California as strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and heat prompt public-safety power shutoffs in multiple counties. Authorities warn residents to prepare and utilities say they are pre-deploying crews and coordinating with state agencies.
A series of fires in Southern California has prompted evacuations and widespread power shutoffs as dry Santa Ana winds drive critical fire weather. Officials say preemptive staffing and power cuts are under way to reduce risk, with more updates expected as conditions evolve.