Bug Fire: Wildfire burning in California, Nevada was human-caused, officials say
A wildfire that has burned tens of thousands of acres across California and Nevada is believed to be human-caused, officials said.
The Bug Fire started shortly before 4:10 p.m. Saturday east of Highway 395 and south of Bringman Road in Lassen County, Cal Fire said. When it was first reported, it had burned roughly 50 acres, but the fast-moving fire swept through around 800 acres in its first two hours of burning.
Around 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Cal Fire said the fire was threatening the Cold Springs community in Washoe County on the Nevada side. Some of the acres burned were in Lassen and Sierra, but the fire remains most active in Nevada.
Some evacuations surrounding White Lake were lifted, but mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for parts of Washoe County. See an evacuation map below.
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As of 6:12 a.m. Tuesday, Cal Fire said the Bug Fire has burned at least 44,304 acres, a large jump in acreage from the 17,000 acres reported Monday.
Crews have also established 3% containment lines around the fire’s burn area to help prevent the spread of flames.
There are no reports of injuries or structures damaged.
Officials on Monday stated the fire is believed to be human-caused, but details were not released on whether that means the fire was set intentionally.
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