Fires Contained But Weather Threatens | Las Vegas News

Two massive wildfires near Reno — the Bug Fire (88,000 acres) and the Stallion Fire (44,000 acres) — are making progress thanks to recent rain, now at 31% and 44% containment respectively, allowing some evacuees to return home. But caution remains as unpredictable winds and potential thunderstorms threaten to reignite the flames. In a dramatic twist, firefighters and wildlife experts sedated and relocated big cats, bears, wolves, and even a coyote from a nearby sanctuary to safety. With a state of emergency declared and federal aid mobilized, crews are racing against the clock to contain the blazes before dry conditions return. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64ae746618e2356e