Smoke from the Genoa Peak Fire is seen from Carson Valley on Aug. 23. Photo/USFS

A nearly 15 acre fire burning two miles south of Spooner Summit is 5 percent contained.

It started about 2pm Aug. 22 from lightning.

The Genoa Peak Fire is creeping and smoldering in timber and brush, according to the U.S. Forest Service. No structures are threatened at this time.

Two helicopters are working the fire along with crews on the ground. The Boise Hotshots and a third helicopter are expected to arrive later Wednesday. The hope is to have the fire 40 percent contained later today.

The fire is visible from locations in the Carson Valley.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report