A small wildfire is under investigation after sparking near South Lake Tahoe.
The Jicarilla Fire grew to an acre and a half before firefighters completed a hand line around the fire and stopped its progress, according to a post from the U.S. Forest Service on X.
U.S. Forest Service firefighters remained on scene overnight, with support from Cal Fire. Other local agencies have been released.
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The U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe confirmed a small wildfire burning near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening.
The fire is burning off Pioneer Trail, according to a post from the Forest Service on X.
It is called the Jicarilla Fire and is around a quarter of an acre.
Helicopter support has been ordered.
