Fire on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
UPDATE: Fire crews have stopped the forward spread at approximately 2.5 acres and mitigated the threat to structures. SR89 was closed for a short time between D.L. Bliss State Park and 3 Ring Road to assist with the first responder's access to the fire. It has reopened but use caution if traveling in the area. The fire was fueled by gusty winds.
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UPDATE 4:10: The Meeks Fire is at 2 acres burning on state land north of DL Bliss State Park and south of Rubicon Estates. Air response has arrived and there is a full ground response.
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There is a big response to a fire near Ring Road at Rubicon Bay on the west shore. No details are available at this time and this story will be updated as information comes in.