Fire Near Lake Tahoe Grows to 3 Square Miles, Forces Evacuations

No homes or property have been damaged. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Fire Near Lake Tahoe Grows to 3 Square Miles, Forces Evacuations
The Crozier fire burns in El Dorado County in Northern California on Aug. 9, 2024. Jill McLaughlin/The Epoch Times
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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif.—A slow-growing fire about an hour west of South Lake Tahoe reached 3 square miles Aug. 9 and forced several residents to leave their homes in the region known for its apple orchards, wine country, and Christmas tree farms.

The Crozier fire started early Wednesday on the northwest slope of Slate Mountain in El Dorado County, California.

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