The Bug Fire burning northwest of Cold Springs along U.S. 395 near the Nevada/California border has reached 6,529 acres and is 20 percent contained, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Crews working through the night from the ground and utilizing air drops successfully prevented any structural damage as the fire moved east into Washoe County after starting Saturday afternoon.
Containment efforts on the Bug Fire have progressed significantly, allowing officials to roll back evacuation orders for specific zones. According to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, all neighborhoods previously evacuated off White Lake and Village Pkwy areas are now fully open, permitting residents to return home. Additionally, all northbound offramps on U.S. 395 that were closed due to the wildfire have reopened to traffic. Road closures remain active on Red Rock Road between Moya Blvd and American Flat Road, alongside Lemmon Drive at Ramsey Way, with both expected to stay closed until at least Monday.
Evacuation Status and Shelter Locations in Washoe County
Evacuate Now orders remain in place for portions of Cold Springs, Canyon Hills, White Lake, Silver Knolls, and north of Cold Springs, according to local officials. Washoe County has established an evacuation center at the Evelyn Mount Community Center located at 1301 Valley Rd in Reno, featuring a dedicated trailer for small animals. A Large Animal Evacuation Center is also operating at the Reno Livestock Event Center at 1350 N. Wells Ave, with entry permitted through gate 2. Residents can check the live Perimeter Map for active updates on evacuation zones in Washoe County. Meanwhile, evacuation warnings have been issued across state lines in California for Zone LAS-671-B in Lassen County and Zone SIE-E025 in Sierra County, with current information tracked via Genasys Protect.
Did You Know? Grand Sierra Resort and Peppermill Reno have both stepped in to offer specialized discounted lodging rates for displaced evacuees and fire crews, waiving resort fees to support those affected by the Bug Fire emergency.
Lodging Support and Hospitality Offers for Evacuees
Local hospitality venues are providing financial relief for residents forced from their homes by the Bug Fire. Grand Sierra Resort is offering evacuees and fire crews a special room rate of $59 per night with resort fees waived, accessible by visiting their website or calling and mentioning the code “EVACUEE.” The Peppermill Reno is similarly providing special rates with waived resort fees for evacuated individuals through August 12, requiring callers to use the code “HEVAC” and provide proof of residence at check-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current containment level of the Bug Fire?
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District reports that the Bug Fire is 20% contained at an estimated 6,529 acres.
Are residents permitted to return to evacuated neighborhoods?
Yes. All neighborhoods previously evacuated off the White Lake and Village Pkwy areas are now open, and residents may return home, though other evacuation orders in Washoe County remain active.
Which roads remain closed due to the wildfire?
Red Rock Road between Moya Blvd and American Flat Road, and Lemmon Drive at Ramsey Way, remain closed and are expected to stay closed until at least Monday.
What steps are you taking to stay informed on local evacuation map updates as firefighting crews continue containment work?
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