Air Tankers, Ground Crews Contain Small Fire In Eldorado National Forest
EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Air tankers responded to a fire that sparked near Elkins Flat in the Eldorado National Forest Tuesday afternoon.
The tankers dropped retardant on the fire that's burned about a quarter acre in a remote area north Highway 88.
A spokesperson from the National Forest said the Leek Springs lookout spotted the smoke, prompting the quick response.
As of 5:45 p.m., the National Forest said all forward progress of the Elkins Fire has been stopped. Crews have since contained the fire.
