Acres: Bug 88,422 acres / Stallion 33,731 acres
Start Dates: Bug: 8/8/26 Stallion: 8/10/26
Containment: Bug 15% / Stallion 0%
Causes: Bug: Human. Stallion: Human.
Total Personnel: Bug 579 / Stallion 192
Fuels: Tall grass, brush and pinyon-juniper
Total Resources: 17 crews | 66 engines | 7 helicopters | 9 dozers
Location: North of Reno, NV
Highlights: Firefighters made significant progress yesterday on improving containment potential, particularly along the southern flank of the fire. With an increase in firefighter support and management resources, crews were able to adapt yesterday as disruptive weather moved in and rapidly changed conditions on the ground. Firefighters also responded to several small new lightning fire starts in the area and were able to successfully extinguish them. The Bug Fire made a run to the west, affecting Highway 395 and prompting more evacuations in that area. Across the West, high fire activity continues to strain national resources, resulting in a limited number of personnel available to manage the vast and challenging geographic footprints of the Bug and Stallion Fires. Despite these constraints, crews are working actively to suppress the Bug and the Stallion Fires.
Operations: Yesterday, operational efforts focused heavily on securing containment along the southern flanks of both the Bug and Stallion fires, where hand crews and bulldozers worked together to construct and reinforce lines to prevent further southward spread. Passing storms brought localized precipitation that provided helpful moisture across portions of the Stallion Fire; however, the western flank of the Bug Fire received no rainfall. Strong outflow winds from the storms pushed the Bug Fire westward toward Highway 395 in California—where fire personnel are actively engaged. Increasing relative humidity overnight should assist night-shift crews in making continued progress.
Over the coming days, the primary operational priority will be capturing and securing perimeters of the Bug Fire and the Stallion Fire. Ground personnel are focused on securing lines near the fire’s edge, prioritizing structure protection for residences in the area and safety for the firefighters and the public.
Weather, Fire Behavior and Smoke: Recent storm activity is expected to bring a helpful increase in relative humidity through Friday, alongside the potential for additional localized rainfall across the fire area. However, as a high-pressure system rolls in over the weekend, hotter and drier conditions will return, creating less favorable fire weather and increased potential for active fire behavior heading into next week. Smoke from the Bug, Stallion, and other regional fires may impact communities. Local air-quality conditions can be found at Fire.AirNow.gov.
Evacuations and Closures: Evacuations continue to evolve as the fires progress. Evacuation statuses are issued by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Tribal Authorities. For the most up to date evacuation map, please visit www.perimetermap.com/washoe. The Evelyn Mount Community Center at 1301 Valley Road in Reno is the official evacuation center. Washoe County Regional Animal Services is accepting small animals at 2825 Longley Lane. The large animal shelter is currently at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. For questions regarding livestock needs, evacuation updates, donations, shelter and lodging information and general questions, please call Washoe County 311 or visit www.emergencywashoe.com/
