Bug Fire gains 3% containment as Stallion Fire stays uncontained amid expanding evacuations

Two main wildfires in Washoe County — the Bug Fire (now merged with Fred Mountain) and the Stallion Fire — continued to grow with the Bug Fire at about 70k acres and 3% containment by 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 12, while the Stallion Fire remained uncontained around 33k acres. Evacuations expanded across Lassen, Plumas, and Washoe counties with GO NOW orders and GET READY warnings; evac centers are open for people and animals, road closures on Red Rock Road, Lemmon Drive, and U.S. 395 persist, and FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid firefighting efforts. Weather remains hot and dry with potential thunderstorms, and authorities urge residents to monitor Perimeter Map for the latest evacuation information and to be prepared to leave.