A wildfire that broke out in the Tahoe National Forest on Monday is forcing evacuations at three campgrounds west of Lake Tahoe.
The fire started in the area of the North Fork campground in Emigrant Gap and was named the "North Fire."
As of 5 p.m., the fire had grown to 200 acres, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, which described the fire as "aggressive."
??#NorthFire is at 200 acres and aggressive with spotting occurring. Evacuations continuing for the area. ?? pic.twitter.com/SBaR4dcU8n
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) September 4, 2018
The North Fork Campground, Onion Valley Campground and Tunnel Mills Campground on Texas Hill Road were being evacuated, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies also asked drivers to avoid Interstate 80 through the area because of heavy traffic.
??Please avoid the area of Emigrant Gap. Very heavy traffic on Interstate 80. Travel in the area is not recommended. Campgrounds are being evacuated. ?? pic.twitter.com/N9XOL3CXAg
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) September 3, 2018
