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A massive wildfire has broken out in Reno, Nevada, in the United States, prompting evacuation orders for 90,000 residents. In just a day, an area 20 times the size of Yeouido in Seoul has been reduced to ashes.

Reporter Kim Young-a has the details.

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Thick smoke blanketing the sky has closed in right behind a residential neighborhood.

The wildfire that began on the 22nd local time near Hawk Meadow Trail in northwestern Reno, Nevada, is spreading at a terrifying speed.

In just a full day, it has consumed 60 square kilometers, an area 20 times the size of Yeouido in Seoul.

So far, six people, including three residents and three firefighters, have been injured, and 42,000 residents have been urgently evacuated.

[Ricky Williams / Evacuee:
The flames spread really quickly. In less than 20 minutes, I received an evacuation alert and could see the fire coming down the hill.]

Although some 800 firefighters and the National Guard have been deployed, the official containment rate remains at 0%.

Fueled by gusting winds and constantly shifting direction, the blaze is closing in on densely populated urban areas.

[Corey Solferino / Assistant Police Chief, Reno:
Just two weeks ago, we had wrapped up suppressing another wildfire, but this fire is now entering within the city limits of populated Reno.]

Authorities have declared a state of emergency across the Reno area and issued additional evacuation alerts for 45,000 residents.

[Theresa Lensin / Wildfire Victim:
The wind direction might change and make the situation even worse. We've loaded all our belongings into my husband's car and my car, and we're ready to evacuate at any moment.]

Authorities stated it was not a natural ignition and are not ruling out the possibility of arson.

Bordering California, Reno has been called the "Second Silicon Valley" as wealthy individuals from Silicon Valley, tech industry workers, and startups have moved there in droves to escape high taxes and other burdens.

(Video Editing: Kim Byung-jik)