Upper Fire Contained Near Christmas Valley
Fire crews held the blaze to 1.45 acres after it was reported early Saturday near State Route 89.
Firefighters contained the Upper Fire in Christmas Valley on Saturday afternoon, keeping the blaze within 1.45 acres. The fire was reported at about 5:20 a.m. near South Upper Truckee Road and State Route 89.
Crews from five regional agencies worked the incident, including the U.S. Forest Service, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, Eastern Alpine County Fire and Rescue, and CAL FIRE. An Eldorado National Forest helicopter also provided support. Firefighters built a hand line around the fire’s edge and remained on duty overnight after containment was reached around 5:30 p.m.
- The fire began early Saturday morning.
- Five firefighting agencies joined the response.
- An Eldorado National Forest helicopter assisted.
- Crews stayed overnight after containment.
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