Evacuation orders expand into Lassen County 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 about 70,765 acres and the Stallion Fire at 33,730 acres; both remain 0% contained as of August 12 evening.
• Evacuation orders have expanded significantly, including areas in Lassen County and parts of Spanish Springs, Nixon, Wadsworth, Cold Springs, and other nearby communities, displacing over 5,200 people; evacuation centers and animal shelters are operational.
• U.S. Route 395 is closed from the Nevada-California border to Constantia due to the Bug Fire threatening to cross the highway; additional road closures affect Red Rock Road, Lemmon Drive, and State Routes 445 and 446.
• Firefighting efforts involve coordinated air and ground operations with 285 personnel on the Bug Fire and 103 on the Stallion Fire, supported by multiple air tankers, helicopters, and dozers; crews are working to establish control lines and protect communities.
• FEMA has approved Fire Management Assistance Grants for both the Bug and Stallion fires, providing federal funding to cover up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs as the state and local agencies continue emergency response and recovery efforts.