Montreal Fire sparks another spot fire; Small fire in Desolation Wilderness

Another spot fire from Tuesday's Montreal Fire in South Lake Tahoe flared up overnight, burning about .16 acre before being controlled by firefighters. This spot was under the Heavenly Gondola tower 7.

This was the third spot fire started from the original fire which started behind the electrical substation on Montreal Road. All are out at this time.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation though the area where the first fire ignited is known to be used as a transient encampment.

Heavenly Mountain Resort closed their operations at the top of the gondola on Wednesday as a precaution, but will reopen on Thursday.

On Wednesday morning a small fire started in Desolation Wilderness. The three-person helicopter crew wrapping up operations at the Montreal Fire moved over to this new fire.

According to Lisa Heron of the USFS, this new fire had "low potential to spread."

The cause of this 1/4 acre fire is also under investigation.