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Bug and Fred Mt Fire Update

Tuesday, August 11

Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Bug Fire, which is approximately 16,680 acres and 3% contained. The fire remains active, with wind-driven runs, flanking and short-range spotting. Critically dry fuels, hot and dry conditions, and afternoon winds continue to support rapid fire spread and... Read More.

Bug Fire for August 10, 2026

Monday, August 10

Incident Start: August 8, 2026, approx. 3:30 p.m. PDT Cause: Human Size: Estimated17,000 acres Containment: 4% Location: North of Reno, between Cold Springs and the California state line, near Red Rock Road. Resources Assigned: Approx. 300 Current Situation: The incident is currently being managed under Unified Command between the US Wildland Fire... Read More.

Fred Mountain Fire in Washoe County Prompts School Closures Evacuations and Power Outages

Monday, August 10

Fire crews in Washoe County are continuing to fight the Fred Mountain Fire, burning northeast of Cold Springs and off Red Rock Road. Size: 1,393 acres Containment: 0% to 2% Current Status: Firefighters report moderate rates of speed with active ground operations under way. School... Read More.

THE FAST-MOVING BUG FIRE HAS EXPLODED TO FIFTEEN-THOUSAND ACRES ALONG THE CALIFORNIA-NEVADA BORDER.

Monday, August 10

The fast-moving Bug Fire has exploded to 15,000 acres across Lassen, Sierra, and Washoe counties along the California-Nevada border. The wildfire remains highly unpredictable, with containment dropping back down to 3% as volatile conditions fueled extreme fire behavior over the weekend. Despite the massive... Read More.

Lassen Union High School District Outlines Details of Proposed Measure Y Bond

Friday, August 7

Voters in the Lassen Union High School District will decide this November whether to approve Measure Y, a proposed $17.5 million school facilities bond aimed at upgrading and modernizing district campuses. According to information released by the district, the bond would fund improvements to aging... Read More.

Authorities Arrest Reno Woman in Dog Valley Wildfire Case

Thursday, August 6

A Reno woman has been arrested in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out Wednesday morning near Crystal Peak Mine in the Dog Valley area of eastern Sierra County. According to the Sierra County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the fire on August 5... Read More.

Heat Advisory Issued Across Region as Temperatures Approach 100 Degrees

Wednesday, August 5

A stretch of hot weather is settling into the region, and residents are being reminded to take precautions as temperatures climb into the triple digits. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 8 a.m. this morning through 8 a.m. Sunday for Lassen,... Read More.

Gunfire Investigation Leads to Arrest in Chester; No Injuries Reported

Tuesday, August 4

Residents in several parts of Chester were awakened early Monday morning by the sound of gunfire, prompting a response from the Plumas County Sheriff's Office that ended with the arrest of a 20-year-old Lake Almanor man. According to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office, the Emergency... Read More.

Law Enforcement Responds to Reported Disturbance Near Frenchman Lake Road

Monday, August 3

Law enforcement officers responded to reports of a possible disturbance near Frenchman Lake Road and Highway 70 after dispatch received multiple calls from individuals in the area, according to dispatch information shared Sunday. According to the dispatch traffic, callers reported hearing what sounded like gunshots,... Read More.

Graeagle Man Arrested Following Early Morning Shooting in Delleker

Friday, July 31

A 47-year-old Graeagle man was arrested Thursday following an early morning shooting in Delleker that left one person critically injured. According to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched shortly after 2:00 a.m. on July 30 after the Emergency Communications Center received a 911... Read More.

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Bug and Fred Mt Fire Update

Bug Fire for August 10, 2026

Fred Mountain Fire in Washoe County Prompts School Closures Evacuations and Power Outages

THE FAST-MOVING BUG FIRE HAS EXPLODED TO FIFTEEN-THOUSAND ACRES ALONG THE CALIFORNIA-NEVADA BORDER.

Lassen Union High School District Outlines Details of Proposed Measure Y Bond

Authorities Arrest Reno Woman in Dog Valley Wildfire Case

Heat Advisory Issued Across Region as Temperatures Approach 100 Degrees

Gunfire Investigation Leads to Arrest in Chester; No Injuries Reported

Law Enforcement Responds to Reported Disturbance Near Frenchman Lake Road

Graeagle Man Arrested Following Early Morning Shooting in Delleker

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