Wind fans flames of Bison Fire, structures lost

Late afternoon winds on Sunday are playing havoc with efforts to fight the Bison Fire.

The fire is making a run to the northeast and is burning through the Slater Mine Area. Commercial structures have been lost, but the number of structures is unknown at this time.

Containment of the nearly 9,300-acre fire has dropped from 30 percent to 15 percent.

No injuries have been reported at this time. Firefighters are reporting a large amount of local traffic in the area and are asking people to stay away from the area.

Pine Nut Road remains closed to non-residents at the intersection of Out-R-Way and more road closures may follow. A voluntary evacuation notice remains in effect for about 20 homes in the area.

The blaze started July 4 by lightning.

This is video of the smoke plume shot July 5 by Go West Foto.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report