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Evacuation warnings in Red Rock upgraded to orders
KOLO | 8 News Now • • nation
Key Points:
- The Bug Fire near Cold Springs in Washoe County has grown to 17,000 acres and is currently 4% contained, with fire activity expected to continue into the evening.
- The fire, which started around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, has been ruled human-caused by the Bureau of Land Management, though no further details were provided.
- Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple areas including Red Rock around Porcupine Mountain, Frontier Road, and Seven Lakes Mountain, while warnings cover regions west and south of Wildcat Hill and Dogskin Mountain.
- Conditions remain hot, dry, and windy, contributing to rapid fire spread and ongoing challenges for containment efforts.
- Authorities continue to update evacuation zones as the fire progresses, urging residents in affected areas to remain alert and prepared to evacuate.
