Lake Tahoe Fire Being Tamed

Some homes still at risk, but none has been injured See today's update: Firefighters Deal With 'Disaster Tourists,' Have Fire 70% Contained Low winds have helped firefighters gain a foothold against the raging Lake Tahoe fire, which claimed 229 homes, burned more than 3,000 acres and led to the evacuation of 3,000 people earlier this week. One firefighter broke his hand, but fortunately the flames have not harmed anyone. The same can't be said for the many homes lost in one of America's premier vacation destinations. Despite the progress, red flag weather warnings remain in effect, as the drought and heat in the region continue. The story -- and fire -- aren't over yet, according to a story in the June 28 Los Angeles Times. Your Photos Lake Tahoe wildfire photos submitted today by The Daily Green community to the Weird Weather Watch photoblog Angora Forest Fire, Lake Tahoe Tahoe Fire 3 Tahoe Fire 1 South Tahoe On Fire 2 Lake Tahoe Fire 4 Lake Tahoe Fire 3 Lake Tahoe Fire 2 Lake Tahoe Fire Smoke On The Ridgeline South Lake Tahoe on Fire Lake Tahoe Forest Fire Helicopter Response New photos are being submitted all the time. For more Weird Weather Watch photos, including photos of the Lake Tahoe fire, click here. To submit your own photo, click here. Related Stories Lake Tahoe Fire Is A Sign Of Global Warming Lake Tahoe Fire Cause: 'Human Activity' Southeast Drought Unrelenting Summer Forecast: Hot, With Wildfires World's Largest Lake Drying Up Western Governors Get Climate Warming Global Warming Threatens Israel Drought Plagues 1/3 of U.S. Georgia Swamp Fire Could Smolder For Months