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Bug Fire reaches 31% containment, Stallion Fire sits at 44% containment

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Containment on both the Bug and Stallion Fires is increasing, with the Bug Fire sitting at 31% and the Stallion sitting at 44% as of Friday morning. BLM Nevada says fire crews are ...

Evacuation warnings lifted for Plumas County

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office says winds pushed the fire back into California, forcing new evacuation warnings and orders for areas around Hallelujah Junction, Vinton and Adams Peak.

Bug Fire prompts Washoe County to cancel first day of school for 8 campuses

ORIGINAL STORY: Although Monday, Aug. 10, has been set as the first day of school for most Washoe County School District ...

Around 13,000 Reno residents evacuated during Bug, Stallion Fires

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 3:36 p.m.: Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam says around 13,000 Reno residents have been evacuated due to the Bug and Stallion Fires. During a Wednesday afternoon ...

Winds push Bug Fire back into California

BugFire back into California where it crossed Highway 395 north of Highway 70, according to an evening update from the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office. It caused U.S. 395 to be closed in both ...

Evacuation orders issued for parts of Nevada City

NEVADA CITY, Calif. (KOLO) - At 3:14p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that ...

8:30 a.m.: New evac orders issued for Bug Fire

WASHOE COUNTY, NEV. (KOLO) — Update at 11:33 a.m.: New Bug Fire evacuation warnings have been issued for portions of Spanish Springs. New warnings were issued at around 11:00 a.m. Tuesday for areas ...

Sports Caravan Preview: Looking back at last year’s state champions

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Bryce Brauneisen and Grant Kiefer caught up with last year’s 4A and 5A state champs, McQueen High School and Spanish Springs High School. They also break down the most anticipated ...

Fire Evacuees bring large animals to Livestock Events Center

People who have been evacuated from the Bug and Stallion Fires are bringing their large animals to the Livestock Events Center. Some have been staying there with their animals since Saturday.

New perimeter for Bug Fire covers nearly 45,000 acres

The Bug Fire perimeter has merged with the Fred Mtn. Fire perimeter to a combined size of nearly 45,000 acres.

Reno City Council votes to remove city clerk without cause

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno City Council voted to remove the city clerk from her position at a City Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The council voted 6-1 to remove Mikki Huntsman without cause ...

Fish Springs Road closed due to mudslide

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (KOLO) - Fish Springs Road is closed at Jo Lane in Gardnerville due to a mudslide. The mudslide comes as the region deals with heavy rains. Douglas County crews are on scene ...