Nevada Wildfire Expands to Over 4,100 Acres, Prompts Evacuations and Highway Closure

The Bug Fire has grown to over 4,100 acres northwest of Cold Springs, Nevada, leading to evacuation orders for several communities including Cold Springs and Silver Knolls. U.S. Highway 395 is closed in both directions near Bordertown, significantly affecting public safety and transportation in the region. This large-scale wildfire poses an immediate threat to residents and critical infrastructure.