Firefighters Battle Small Wildfire Near Sierra-At-Tahoe

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TWIN BRIDGES (CBS13) – Firefighters are responding to a wildfire near the Sierra-at-Tahoe resort on Thursday.

A plume of smoke can be seen in the area.

Fire crews are responding to a fire in the area of a Sierra at Tahoe. #SailorFire
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About 1/2 acre has burned in the fire, which has been dubbed the Sailor Fire.

Firefighters say the flames are spreading slowly. A helicopter and one crew are at the scene.

Updates to follow.