Bug Fire Burns 2 Civilians Near California-Nevada Border, Sheriff Says

2 injured from Bug Fire, flown to UC Davis Burn Center

Two people were flown to UC Davis Burn Center after they were injured from the Bug Fire burning along the California and Nevada state line, according to the Lassen County Sheriff's Office.

Bug Fire burns 2 civilians near California-Nevada border, sheriff says

Two people were flown to the UC Davis Burn Center in Sacramento after suffering burn injuries in the Bug Fire near the California-Nevada border, authorities said Thursday.

Bug Fire Surges to 70,000 Acres in Washoe County as Merged Wildfire Forces Expanded Evacuation Orders

RENO, NV — Emergency wildland response crews face severe containment challenges across northern Washoe County as the Bug Fire expanded to 70,757 acres after merging with the Fred Mountain Fire, prompting extended Level 3 “EVACUATE NOW” directives for thousands of rural residents. Driven by high-desert sagebrush fuels, steep terrain, and afternoon wind gusts, the fire’s eastward surge toward Winnemucca Ranch Road and Palomino Valley has created h…

Two people being treated for burns from the Bug Fire

Two people are being treated at the UC Davis Burn Center for injuries from the Bug Fire.

Highway at Nevada-California line closed overnight as Bug Fire moves north, west

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Winds turned as firefighters worked against the Bug Fire north of Reno, closing the main highway north into California overnight. U.S. 395 reopened just before 11 a.m. Thursday. The Bug Fire grew to 88,422 acres overnight, but officials said significant progress was made on containing the fire's southern edge. Lightning strikes [...]