A small fire is burning near Genoa Peak on the East Shore.

About one-quarter acre had been consumed by 2:30pm June 11.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, it first started about Memorial Day when the basin experienced a number of thunder and lightning storms. It is believed a single tree was struck and that Saturday’s wind whipped it into a full-fledged fire.

Aircraft are being used to suppress the fire.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report