Fire near Truckee consumes 75 acres

The Boca Fire east of Boca Dam had grown to 75 acres as of 6pm Aug. 18.

The forward progress of the fire has been stopped and there is no threat to Truckee, according to officials. The fire is burning away from Truckee.

The fire initially made a run up the slopes east of Boca.

Air and ground resources are being used to stop the grass and sage brush fire.

The U.S. Forest Service is the lead agency.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report