Acres: Bug & Fred Mtn. 40,304 acres / Stallion 20,078 acres Start Date: August 8, 2026
Location: North of Reno, NV Cause: Human
Total Personnel: 253 Fuels: Tall grass, brush and pinyon-juniper
Containment: Bug 4% / Fred Mtn. 0% / Stallion 0%
Total Resources: 2 crews | 39 engines | 3 helicopters | 5 dozers
Highlights: Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 assumed command of the Bug, Fred Mountain, and
Stallion fires at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday. The Bug and Fred Mountain fires have now burned together. The Stallion fire
saw significant fire growth to the east overnight. Extremely dry fuel, hot conditions and strong afternoon winds
are expected to support significant fire movement on Tuesday. Firefighters will focus on protecting critical
values around communities, roads and utility infrastructure across all three fires.
Operations: On Monday, crews and aviation resources focused on protecting life and property as active fire
behavior continued across the area. Ground and aviation resources worked to slow fire spread and support
suppression efforts where conditions allowed. The Bug and Fred Mountain fires have now burned together,
increasing the complexity of suppression operations across the incident area. Today, firefighters will continue to
prioritize community and firefighter safety, engaging where conditions allow. Operations across these fires will
focus on protecting critical values, including communities, road corridors and utility infrastructure. Resources
will continue assessing opportunities to slow fire spread, strengthen containment features, protect structures and
other values at risk. With large fire movement expected Tuesday, firefighters will remain prepared to adjust
tactics as conditions change.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Extremely dry conditions remain in place. Energy Release Components are above
the 97th percentile, indicating critically dry fuels and a high potential for active fire behavior. Hot, dry and
unstable conditions, poor nighttime humidity recovery and strong afternoon winds are expected to support
significant fire movement Tuesday. West to southwest winds of 10–22 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, are
forecast during the afternoon. Wind-driven runs, flanking, short-range spotting and sustained runs through grass,
brush and pinyon-juniper are possible. Fire managers expect these fires to remain highly resistant to control
where winds and terrain align.
Smoke: Smoke from the Bug, Fred Mountain, Stallion and other regional fires may impact communities and
travel corridors. If you or a loved one is sensitive to smoke, stay indoors when possible and continue monitoring
local air-quality conditions at Fire.AirNow.gov.Fire.AirNow.gov
Evacuations and Closures: With the potential for significant fire movement across all fires on Tuesday,
evacuation status will change as fire behavior and conditions evolve. Community and firefighter safety remain
the priority. The Evelyn Mount Community Center at 1013 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 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center currently has more than 150 animals. Residents who can
safely relocate animals to a friend or family member are encouraged to do so. For livestock-related questions,
call 311.
Current evacuation information is available at www.perimetermap.com/washoe
