The American Fire is at 14,765 acres.

The Robinson Flat Campground is closed. The Tahoe National Forest has issued a voluntary evacuation notice for Big Oak Flat located near the south end of the fire. Forest Road 43 (Robinson Flat Road) is closed at its intersection with Forest Road 96 (Mosquito Ridge Road). An emergency closure order is in place for portions of the Tahoe National Forest within and adjacent to the American Fire.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning for today through Wednesday evening. Changing weather will likely affect fire behavior and where the smoke blows. The North Shore-Truckee-Reno areas have been the most impacted by smoke, though on Sunday it was noticeable on the South Shore.

The cause of the fire that started Aug. 10 is still under investigation. It is at 49 percent containment.

The public is invited to an American Fire update meeting at the Foresthill Veteran’s Memorial Hall at 24601 Harrison St. in Foresthill at 7pm Monday.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report