Crews Battling Wildfire Near Sugar Pine Reservoir In Tahoe National Forest
FORESTHILL (CBS13) – Several agencies are helping battle a wildfire in the Tahoe National Forest.
The fire, dubbed the Sugar Fire, is near the Sugar Pine Reservoir and about 7.5 miles northeast of Foresthill. The area is frequented by campers and off-roaders.
CAL FIRE is assisting the @Tahoe_NF with a wildfire at Sugar Pine Rd and Big Reservoir Ln, northeast of Foresthill (Placer County). #SugarFire pic.twitter.com/G59seozcMR
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) May 10, 2019
According to the US Forest Service, as of 2:30 p.m. Friday, the wildfire has burned 25 acres.
Both the Forest Service and Cal Fire are helping fight the fire. Ground crews and air units are responding to the scene.
No evacuations have been ordered at this point. California Highway Patrol and the Placer County Sheriff's Office are monitoring just in case.