South Lake Tahoe

The crew has been ordered to the Angora fire near South Lake Tahoe.

The Angora Fire is burning near North Upper Truckee Road. The fire is burning toward the the town and is burning in the beetle kill trees.

So far, the fire has burned more than 800 acres and is spreading rapidly due to strong winds. 50 homes have been burned by the fire so far and more are threatened.

The whole area along Upper Truckee Road is evacuated. Highway 50 is closed at Lake Tahoe Boulevard.