Firefighters respond to South Lake Tahoe wildfire

U.S. Forest Service reports small wildfire near South Lake Tahoe

The U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe confirmed a small wildfire burning near South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening.

Firefighters respond to South Lake Tahoe wildfire

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Firefighters are battling a small wildfire which has grown to an acre and a half off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, the US Forest Service reported. Helicopter support has been ordered for the Jicarilla Fire, which was originally reported at 3:30 p.m. with a size of 1/4 acre. With roughly one acre of growth in an hour and a half, the fire is classified as having a moderate rate of spread. The blaze is currently on…