8 WCSD schools in fire area canceled Tuesday; Nixon evacuations issued

Key Points:

• Three wildfires north of Reno—the Bug Fire, Fred Mountain Fire, and Stallion Fire—have been confirmed as human-caused, burning over 18,000 acres combined, with the Bug Fire being the largest at 17,000 acres and only 4% contained.
• Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple areas including parts of Nixon, Lemmon, Golden, and Hungry valleys, impacting approximately 10,000 residents, with some allowed to return to Cold Springs; evacuation shelters and animal care facilities have been established.
• The Washoe County School District has closed eight schools for a second day due to wildfire threats and evacuation zones, and bus transportation is suspended in affected red and yellow zones.
• Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, enabling faster resource deployment and requesting federal support including National Guard assistance for firefighting efforts.
• Authorities advise residents to prepare evacuation plans including securing pets and livestock, packing essential documents and supplies, and following safety guidelines for clothing and home preparation to reduce injury and property loss during wildfire evacuations.