Fire at Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple agencies responded to a report of a wildfire at Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe Friday afternoon about 5:00 p.m.
They were able to jump on the fire quickly, leaving less than 1/4 acre burned.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and the U.S. Forest Service all responded.
Firefighters have completed a hose lay and hand line around the fire and will remain on the scene to mop it up.
The cause is under investigation.
Hikers and others in the area are advised to use caution.
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