Evacuation orders issued in Lassen County as wildfires force U.S. 395 closure
Wildfires in northern Nevada and California have prompted evacuation orders in Lassen County and warnings in Plumas County, while a segment of U.S. Highway 395 was shut down.
Evacuation orders were issued for zones LAS-451, LAS-453, LAS-671-A and LAS-671-B in Lassen County, according to the Lassen County Sheriff's Office. In Plumas County, zones PLU-083, PLU-104 and PLU-114 remain under evacuation warnings, and zones LAS-445 and LAS-669 are also warned.
The Bug Fire has burned about 70,765 acres and the Stallion Fire about 33,730 acres, with both fires at 0% containment. Crews are constructing fire lines on the west side of the Bug Fire and on the eastern edge of the Stallion Fire near state routes 446 and 447 to protect nearby communities.
U.S. Highway 395 between the Nevada-California border and Constantia was closed as the Bug Fire threatened to cross the highway. Additional road closures include Red Rock Road, Lemmon Drive to Ramsey Way, and portions of State Routes 445 and 446.
NV Energy is working with fire officials to restore power, having re-energized service for roughly 240 customers in the Nixon area while power remains off in Red Rock, Antelope Valley and Palomino Valley.
Officials announced a community meeting at O'Brien Middle School at 6 p.m. and a public briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday to update residents on fire operations and evacuation status.
FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Stallion Fire, providing federal funding for up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs.
The official evacuation center is the Evelyn Mount Community Center in Reno, with animal shelters operating at Washoe County Regional Animal Services and the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.