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Bug Fire at 6,500+ acres, evacuations still in effect, no structures damaged
KTVN • • nation
Key Points:
- The Bug Fire, burning over 6,500 acres near Cold Springs along U.S. 395 at the Nevada/California border, continues to threaten the Cold Springs area with evacuation orders in place and no structures damaged so far.
- Fire crews have been actively working through the night with ground efforts and air drops to protect structures, and will remap the fire today to better assess its extent.
- Evacuation orders remain active for parts of Washoe County, including Cold Springs, Canyon Hills, White Lake, Silver Knolls, with an evacuation center established at Evelyn Mount Community Center and animal shelters available.
- Offramps at White Lake Parkway and Village Parkway on northbound U.S. 395 remain closed due to the fire, though the highway itself is open to traffic.
- Evacuation warnings are also issued for Lassen County (Zone LAS-671-B) and Sierra County (Zone SIE-E025) as the fire situation develops.
