Fire in laundry room at Stateline, nearby roads closed

8:14 p.m. update: The command at Base Camp Motel has ended and the fire in the laundry area is out. There was no extension of fire outside of the dryer, just a bit of light smoke in the laundry room with very little flame found on arrival according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Battalion Chief Jim Drennan. Engine 1 and Truck 2 handled the call along with Battalion 3.

8:00 p.m. update: Cedar Avenue has reopened.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has responded to the Base Camp Motel on Cedar Avenue after a smoke alarm sounded at police dispatch.

At this time they are reporting flames and will be knocking down the fire.

Some guests have been evacuated.

Stay clear of the are at this time. South Lake Tahoe Police are on the scene to assist with the road closure. Cedar Ave between Park and Stateline is temporarily closed. Watch for emergency vehicles.

This story will be updated as more details are available.