Bug Fire: Flames Burning in California, Nevada Threaten Washoe County Homes

Bug Fire: Flames burning in California, Nevada threaten Washoe County homes

A wildfire that has prompted evacuations in both California and Nevada has burned at least 15,000 acres as firefighters try to gain control of the flames.

Map shows bug fire spreading rapidly as thousands evacuated in Nevada

Bug Fire explodes to 6,500+ acres near Cold Springs, forcing evacuations across the Nevada-California border region.

Bug Fire in Northern Washoe County Forces Expanded Evacuation Orders Across Cold Springs, Shuts U.S. 395 and Sends Residents to North Valleys Library – Central Recorder Publishing

WASHOE COUNTY, NV — Evacuation orders expanded Saturday evening as the Bug Fire continued to burn in northern Washoe County, sending more residents in the Cold Springs area to leave immediately. Officials said areas that had been under evacuation warnings were upgraded to mandatory “Evacuate Now” orders as the fire spread north and east. The wildfire was estimated at 3,000 acres by Washoe County officials. The changing map affected neighborhoods…

Wildfire northwest of Cold Springs near Nevada-California border, evacuation orders in Washoe County

Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning northwest of Cold Springs along U.S. 395 near the Nevada/California border.

Fire evacuation zones in Cold Springs expand rapidly, see latest map

The fire, is burning in Lassen and Sierra counties in California and Washoe County.