Bug Fire Expands: Evacuations Escalate Around Red Rock, Washoe County
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The Bug Fire near Cold Springs in Washoe County grew to about 17,000 acres and 4% contained, triggering upgraded evacuation orders for Red Rock and surrounding areas and new warnings in adjacent zones; updated maps outline perimeters as wind-driven, hot, dry conditions continue firefighters' efforts, and authorities classify the fire as human-caused per the BLM, with activity expected to continue into the evening.
- Evacuation warnings in Red Rock upgraded to orders KOLO | 8 News Now
- Nevada governor declares emergency for Washoe County, Reno-Sparks Colony wildfire areas KRXI2
- Bug Fire Map Watch Duty
- Bug, Fred Mountain, Stallion fires burn 21,000+ total acres near Reno Reno Gazette Journal
- Evacuations lifted in Cold Springs as other evacuation areas expand This Is Reno
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