Firefighters say the Monarch Fire burning in Douglas County is holding at 2,324 acres.
The county says the fire started around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, about three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch near Pinenut Road.
It's currently 97 percent contained.
East Fork Fire crews are responding.
Douglas County says no buildings are threatened and no injuries have been reported.
More than 225 personnel are working the fire.
Pine Nut 2 Road is closed to traffic.
A red flag warning is in effect for the area through the weekend.
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