Bug Fire map & updates
The Bug Fire burned in Lassen County, CA (4 Miles NW from Cold Springs, NV). Final reported size 93,733 acres, 100% contained.
Bug Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-23). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Bug Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 18 mi |
| Sparks, NV | 20 mi |
| Truckee, CA | 29 mi |
| Carson City, NV | 42 mi |
| South Lake Tahoe, CA | 55 mi |
| Grass Valley, CA | 65 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 8, 2026
- Contained — August 27, 2026
- Controlled — September 15, 2026
- Declared out — September 21, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 23, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Fire | 1,483 | 2025 | 10 mi |
| Baccarat Fire | 10,500 | 2020 | 4 mi |
| North Fire | 6,882 | 2020 | 7 mi |
| Loyalton Fire | 47,029 | 2020 | 8 mi |
| Long Valley Fire | 2,438 | 2019 | 11 mi |
| Chilcoot Fire | 1,021 | 2017 | 7 mi |
| Cold Springs Fire | 1,523 | 2017 | 8 mi |
| Jackpot Fire | 1,700 | 2016 | 5 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Bug Fire?
In Lassen County, CA, 4 Miles NW from Cold Springs, NV. The nearest city in our list is Reno, NV, about 18 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Bug Fire?
93,733 acres (about 146 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Bug Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained, and was declared out on September 21, 2026.
What caused the Bug Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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