Incident Update Royal Fire

Date:
07/10/2024
Time:
8:42 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Royal Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
West of Soda Springs, near Soda Springs Road
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Placer
Administration Unit
Tahoe National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
169
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The Royal Fire has burned 215 acres of timber and is 15% contained. It continues to threaten structures, private timber lands, and cultural resources, with evacuation warnings still in effect. Control efforts are hampered by difficult access and terrain. The fire is under a Unified Command between CAL FIRE and the USFS.