Fire at bottom of Spooner closes Hwy. 50

Westbound 50 is closed at Highway 395 because of a fire.

It erupted at about 12:30 on July 4.

Reports are that the fire has been contained to 1 acre. There is no estimation on when the highway will be reopened. Visibility was so poor is why it was closed.

The amount of terrain burned has not been released.

No cause has been determined.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report