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There are pros and cons with Thursday’s forecast. Rain is great to fight fires, but too much at once leads to flash flooding and debris flows. Thunderstorms can also produce gusty outflow winds that go in a variety of directions, gusting over 40 mph. Lightning that also strikes outside of rain cores can cause new fires

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Truckee Meadows Fire says nine homes have been destroyed by the Bug Fire since it started. Officials said in a Thursday afternoon press conference that the homes destroyed were primarily in the Red Rock area. The Bug Fire is 88,421 acres in size and 15% contained...

A woman in Reno, Nevada, reportedly wasn’t a fan of their neighbors’ juniper bushes. Unnamed, the lady in question allegedly decided to burn them down. The fire got out of hand, as it usually does, and it spread to the house next door, burning it as a result.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Community Foundation is taking donations as part of its 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund. The fund is being in done in coordination with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other community partners. Contributions will go towards supporting local organizations providing w

According to a statement by the American Red Cross, “People whose homes have been damaged or destroyed can call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit the Red Cross shelter in Reno for assistance.”. As some residents begin learning that their homes have been damaged or destroyed by the Bug and Stallion...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - More than 400 animals are at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. They were brought there by their owners who have been evacuated from their homes because of the Bug and Stallion Fires. This is the largest evacuation plan executed by Washoe County Regional Animal Services and owners say they are

Another round of showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon… as a flood watch remains in effect.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Health Authority says it is working with Medicaid to support flexibility and temporary guidelines amid a state of emergency being declared by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo. Lombardo declared the state of emergency on Aug. 10 due to the Stallion and Bug Fires burning north...

Noble Pie Parlor, an east coast-style pizza eatery in Reno, has been selected for the America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow, bringing the national restaurant series to Midtown Reno for filming Aug. 12. The program receives more than 10,000 applications annually but accepts a limited number of restaurants in each city it

A local Red Rock family helped evacuate their neighbors, and then fought off the flames of the Bug Fire to save their home.