A fast-moving fire that prompted evacuations near Tahoe was downgraded Sunday to about 1,500 acres.
Authorities reported four injuries on Sunday. Two Cal Fire and two U.S. Forest Service firefighters suffered burn injuries. All are being treated at UC Davis Burn Center in Sacramento.Both Cal Fire personnel and one USFS firefighters are expected to be released from the hospital Sunday night. The remaining USFS firefighter is being treated for serious burn injuries.
Cal Fire said 1,800 structures are threatened in Placer and Nevada counties due to the fire.