Wildfire grows at 'dangerous rate of speed' in Tahoe National Forest
A wildfire in the Tahoe National Forest grew from about 55 acres on Sunday night to 169 acres on Monday morning, California officials said. The Royal Fire ignited Sunday afternoon near the town of Soda Springs and the Sugar Bowl ski resort in Placer County, tearing through bone-dry vegetation and sending out a massive plume of smoke .
Fast-spreading Royal Fire burns 54 acres in Tahoe National Forest, evacuation warning issued
Firefighters are battling a 54-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
Royal Fire: Crews battle flames at Tahoe National Forest, evacuation warning issued
The Tahoe National Forest said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed in an auto accident, along with former Maryland player Isaiah Hazel and ex-Penn State player A.
Crews battle flames at Tahoe National Forest, smoke visible from freeway
Crews are battling a vegetation fire in the Tahoe National Forest that is moving fast. The fire started in the Royal Gorge and has burned 54 acres so far, the Tahoe National Forest said. Smoke from the fire can be seen from Interstate 80.
‘Rapid’ vegetation fire burning in Tahoe National Forest near Soda Springs, officials say
Five homes in the area were under evacuation warnings Sunday evening, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.
Royal Fire in Tahoe National Forest grows to 100 acres, officials say
According to officials with the Tahoe National Forest, a fire in the area has grown to 100 acres and is spreading rapidly. The fire has been named the Royal Fire and according to Cal Fire, was reportedly caused by an escaped camp fire found by hikers.
Royal Fire: 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest near fire zone
Thirteen hikers were missing as of Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest as the Royal Fire raged on, the Placer County Sheriff said.
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