Bug and Stallion fire crews push to secure fire lines before hotter, drier weather returns

Wildfire Crews Expand Containment on Massive 91,000-Acre Bug Fire as Rain Offers Brief Relief in Washoe County

RENO, NV — Interagency wildland firefighting teams made significant headway across Northern Nevada as containment on the Bug Fire climbed to 31%, despite the blaze swelling to 91,125 acres across Washoe, Lassen, and Sierra counties. The fire—which ignited August 8 off U.S. Highway 395 before merging with the Fred Mountain Fire—prompted Level 3 “EVACUATE NOW” directives for over 4,000 residents across Palomino Valley, Hungry Valley, Cold Springs,…

Bug and Stallion fire crews push to secure fire lines before hotter, drier weather returns

Fire crews made progress as storm shifted conditions, but hotter, drier weather is expected this weekend.

Bug Fire Thursday: 9 schools close Friday, some evacuations downgraded

The Bug and Stallion fires north of Reno-Sparks have burned more than 129,000 acres since Saturday. Here's what we know Thursday.

Bug Fire Containment Doubles as Route 395 Reopens

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