Small fire at South Lake Tahoe offices under investigation

A fire that started in a bathroom at the El Dorado County Mental Health offices in South Lake Tahoe is under investigation.

The small fire was reported at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, January 11. It started in a toilet at the offices located at 1900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Employees were evacuated but an employee was able to put the fire out with an extinguisher.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded. According to SLTFR Chief Jeff Meston the crews ventilate the building as there was a lot of smoke in the building.

"The fire is deemed suspicious at this time", said Meston. He said most of the damage is smoke related.

There is a joint investigation by South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire personnel.