New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- An out-of-control wildfire in northwest Reno, Nevada, forced tens of thousands of residents to stay away from their homes for another night on Monday.

CBS News, citing fire officials, said that as of Monday afternoon, the fire was at least 27 per cent contained, despite shifting and strong winds posing a challenge for firefighters trying to bring it under control. Roughly 90,000 residents were under evacuation orders as of Monday morning.

However, according to an AFP report, roughly 24,000 people were under evacuation orders later on Monday, officials said, adding that the number had come down from 40,000 at its peak. Additionally, tens of thousands more were put on alert and told to have bags ready to leave at a m...