Talbot Fire West of Lake Tahoe Remains Uncontained as Crews Report Spotting
Crews report short-range spotting and evacuation warnings as steep terrain and dry lightning slow efforts to contain the blaze.
- The Talbot Fire, burning in the Tahoe National Forest near French Meadows, reached 15% containment by Thursday as officials mapped the blaze at 75.2 acres.
- First reported Wednesday afternoon at about 16 acres, the fire grew rapidly to 150 acres by evening before dry lightning continued fueling overnight spread.
- Fire behavior moderated overnight, allowing crews to establish dozer lines along both flanks while Air Attack reported the fire holding within retardant lines.
- Evacuation warnings remain in effect for Talbot Fire Zone 1, including the Cedars community along French Meadows Road, with all recreation areas evacuated.
- The fire remains active with short-range spotting creating new fires beyond the main perimeter; the cause remains under investigation as additional resources arrive.
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