Evacuation orders and warnings expand into Lassen and Plumas Counties due to wildfires, portion of 395 closed

Key Points:

• The Bug and Stallion fires in northern Washoe County have burned nearly 100,000 acres combined, with the Bug Fire at approximately 70,765 acres and the Stallion Fire at 33,730 acres; both remain 0% contained and continue to grow.
• Evacuation orders have expanded significantly across Lassen, Plumas, and Washoe counties, including areas such as Spanish Springs, Nixon, and parts of Wadsworth, displacing over 5,200 people, with evacuation centers and animal shelters established to assist residents.
• U.S. Route 395 has been closed from the Nevada-California border to Constantia due to the Bug Fire threatening to cross the highway; multiple other road closures and restrictions remain in effect to support firefighting efforts.
• Firefighting operations involve coordinated air and ground attacks with over 385 personnel assigned, supported by large air tankers, helicopters, and dozers; crews are focusing on protecting communities and strengthening control lines, while weather conditions with high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds pose ongoing challenges.
• Federal assistance has been authorized through FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grants for both the Bug and Stallion fires, providing funding for up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs as the state and local agencies continue emergency response and recovery efforts.