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Cascade Fire nearly contained at 20 acres


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Updated 9:55pm:

Significant precipitation and decreased winds have helped firefighters suppress the Cascade Fire burning near Snow Lake in the Desolation Wilderness.

Based on infrared data, the estimate of the fire’s size has been reduced to 20 acres.

With significant precipitation in the weekend forecast, the incident commander plans to begin releasing resources Saturday.

The fire poses no threat to structures at this time. No evacuations and no road closures are in effect.

Full containment is expected soon.

Bayview Trailhead and Campground and TaylorCreek Sno-Park on Hightway 89 remained closed. Previously closed trails are open as is the parking lot at Vikingsholm.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it was human caused, according to the U.S. Forest Service. This wildfire is not related to the King Fire.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report

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  1. Dogula says - Posted: September 26, 2014

    That’s great news. Thanks, Kae.

  2. Tahoebluewire says - Posted: September 26, 2014

    Pouring rain now. Awesome.

  3. Dogula says - Posted: September 27, 2014

    Even better: woke to snow at our house!