Grass fire consumes less than an acre along Highway 89

Smoke that is visible in parts of South Lake Tahoe is from a grass fire near West Way and Highway 89.

About a quarter acre burned. It is under control.

The U.S. Forest Service is the lead agency. Cheva Heck with the USFS said the cause at this time is unknown. The fire was first was reported at 5:50pm Aug. 26.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report