Fire burning near Indian Creek Reservoir in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 3:30pm
7:30 p.m. Monday: The campground is reopening this evening. Just over 21 acres have been burned according to the Sierra Dispatch Center.
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There is a wildland fire burning in Alpine County off Airport Road west of Indian Creek Reservoir.
The Alpine County Sheriff's office has evacuated Indian Creek Campground as a precaution and the recreation area is closed until further notice. Airport Road is closed from SR89 to Diamond Valley Road.
At this time there is no cause known and the size of the fire has not been released.
Multiple engines, water tenders and at least one aircraft are actively fighting the fire.
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