Fire damages house in South Lake Tahoe

A plume of smoke can be seen from the lake early June 27. Photo/Andrew Lubrano

Two residential structures went up in flames this morning in South Lake Tahoe.

Firefighters were still at the scene as of 7:30am June 27.

“The main building looks to be in pretty fine shape. The second building is more significantly damaged,” Fire Chief Jeff Meston told Lake Tahoe News.

Flames were shooting several feet into the air, thus creating the threat of a wildland fire as well. Several trees were scorched. Crews from the city, Tahoe Douglas and Lake Valley were able to contain the fire to the property on Kubel Street.

Police were able to get the residents out of the dwelling just after it was called in about 6:54am. They then left in an RV.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There were a lot of belongings out in the open between the two structures that went up in flames. Because of that it will be harder to put an exact dollar figure on the loss.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report