Firefighters respond to new wildfire start south of Markleeville
Crews from the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies are working on a fire burning south of Markleeville in Alpine County, Calif., that started Tuesday.
The Wolf Creek Fire has burned an estimated 35 acres and is 25 percent contained as of Thursday, according to the Forest Service.
Multiple resources from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, CalFire, BLM, and Nevada Department of Forestry have responded to the wildfire burning near Wolf Creek Campground on the Carson Ranger District.
The fire was initially reported at 9:56 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. The cause remains unknown and is under investigation.
Firefighters and air resources are working in tandem on suppression efforts, according to the Forest Service. Three helicopters and air attack are providing support to ground resources, who have been challenged by the rugged, steep terrain. Additional handcrews and aviation resources are en route to the incident.
Potential thunderstorms moving through the area pose safety concerns by creating downdrafts and gusty erratic winds over the fire area, according to the Forest Service. The National Weather Service predicts warm and dry conditions prevailing through the rest of the week.