The Tahoe National Forest is tinder dry as Royal Fire still burns
With 6.5 million dead trees and a heat wave, the Tahoe National Forest is extremely dry and the Royal Fire continues to burn with zero containment.
Royal Fire in Tahoe National Forest: Evacuation warning issued for five homes
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but according to Cal Fire NEU, the fire was reportedly caused by an escaped camp fire found by hikers. The sheriff's office said there are evacuations warnings for five homes on Soda Springs Road. Smoke from the fire is currently visible from Highway 80.
Fast-spreading Royal Fire burns 168 acres in Tahoe National Forest, evacuation warning issued
Firefighters are battling a 168-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 in Tahoe National Forest grows to 54 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 in Tahoe National Forest: 13 hikers missing in fire zone found
PLACER COUNTY, Calif — Thirteen hikers missing in the fire zone as the Royal Fire burns in the Tahoe National Forest on Monday have been located.
‘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.
13 Tahoe National Park hikers reunite with parents after camping in Royal Fire zone
Thirteen young people who were hiking in the Tahoe National Forest as a wildfire raged nearby were reunited on Monday with their parents.
13 hikers reported missing in Royal Fire zone found, rescue underway near Tahoe
The forest, just northwest of Lake Tahoe, is located in portions of six counties: Sierra, Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Plumas and El Dorado.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Royal Fire burns in Tahoe National Forest with no containment
A wildfire in Tahoe National Forest, near Soda Springs and the Sugar Bowl ski area, grew from 50 acres Sunday to nearly 170 acres by Monday afternoon and had no containment, California 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.
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126 lightning strikes hit Tahoe National Forest, several fires ignited
(FOX40.COM) — Several fires have been ignited at Tahoe National Forest after 126 lightning strikes hit on Saturday, ...
Crews battle flames at Tahoe National Forest, smoke visible from freeway
The fire started in the Royal Gorge and has burned 54 acres so far, the Tahoe National Forest said. Smoke from the fire can ...
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Forest Service announces enhanced fire restrictions at Lake Tahoe
In addition to year-round restricted areas, enhanced fire restrictions went into effect on July 11, 2024, on National Forest ...
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How to camp out in a California wildfire lookout tower
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California National Forests prepare for incoming critical fire weather
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is augmenting staff and pre-positioning firefighting resources across the Lake Tahoe Basin, preparing for predicted critical fire ...
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HistoriCorps, Eldorado National Forest seek volunteers for preservation project
HistoriCorps and Eldorado National Forest are seeking volunteers of all skill levels to help rehabilitate the historic Bunker ...