Incident Update Bug Fire
- Date:
- 08/16/2026
- Time:
- 5:04 PM
Bug Fire Information Line: 2026.bug@firenet.gov : (775) 800-7244
Incident Facts
- Name
- Bug Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-08-08
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- East of Route 395 and South of Bringman Road, Lassen County
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Lassen, Sierra
- Administration Unit
- Bureau of Land Management - Carson City District
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 94,105
- Containment
- 85%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Washoe County
Evacuation Orders remain in place for Washoe County: please visit Perimeter
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:
Lassen County
LAS-671-A
LAS-671-B
Washoe County
Evacuation Warnings remain in place Washoe County: Please visit Perimeter
Road Closures
Susanville CHP reports: US-395 is CLOSED in both directions from the Nevada Border to Red Rock Road. Please avoid the area.