Emerald Fire Caused By Illegal Campfire In State Park
Ashleigh Goodwin / Tahoe Daily Tribune
(SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA) Aug 15, 2022 — An illegal campfire in a state park at Lake Tahoe was the cause of the Emerald Fire, officials said on Monday.
Cal Fire Spokesperson Diana Swart said the wildfire in Emerald Bay State Park, “was described as a fire pit having been made out of rocks, not within a proper campground.”
The fire was reported at about 7:15 a.m. Friday near the mouth of Emerald Bay and was visible from across the lake. Multiple agencies responded along with the lead agency Cal Fire, including Meeks Bay Fire, North Tahoe Fire, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Lake Valley Fire, Forest Service, State Parks and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters kept the blaze to one quarter of an acre. By 9:30 a.m. forward progression of the fire was stopped and by 2:30 p.m. the blaze was […]