What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of August 28, 2026, the Bug Fire burned across Washoe County in Nevada and Lassen and Sierra Counties in California. It began northwest of Cold Springs along U.S. Route 395 near the Nevada-California state line and merged with the Fred Mountain Fire (1).
The Stallion Fire burned separately in Washoe County, Nevada, south of Pyramid Lake. The fire spread near State Routes 445 and 446, affecting communities between Pyramid Lake and the Reno-Sparks area (2).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by the Bug and Stallion fires included:
- Antelope Valley
- Canyon Hills
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Cold Springs
- Dogskin Mountains
- Hungry Valley
- Lemmon Valley
- Moon Rocks
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Nixon
- North Spanish Springs
- Palomino Valley
- Pyramid Lake
- Rancho Haven
- Silver Knolls
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Sutcliffe
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Wadsworth
- White Lake
- Winnemucca Ranch Road
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of August 28, 2026, the Bug Fire burned approximately 93,898 acres and was 100% contained, while the Stallion Fire burned approximately 40,691 acres and was also 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders and warnings in Washoe and Lassen counties had been lifted as fire conditions improved.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of August 28, 2026, the Bug Fire and the Stallion Fire, both are 100% contained.
