Kingsbury Fire below Ridge Tahoe

5:35 p.m. update: Fire crews are getting a hand on a brush fire that was burning on the valley side of Kingsbury Grade. Hwy 207 is still closed at the top.

Two heavy air tankers, one single engine air tanker and one helicopter responded as well as multiple fire agencies. Containment is expected soon on the fire.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, fire numbers were near six acres and they have reevaluated it to be 1.5 acres. There is no threat to homes or structures at this time.

2 pm story: The East Fork Fire and Paramedic District and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are currently responding to a wild land fire on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207).

Fire personnel are attempting to access the fire. At this time no road closures have been made, but the possibility is high that Kingsbury will be closed.

It is unknown how this fire started and the direction it is headed. Updates will be made as soon as possible information is available.