Crews were battling a fast-moving wildfire that ignited Monday afternoon near Tahoe National Forest in Northern California.
The blaze called the Bear Fire broke out after 2 p.m. in Sierra County, just south of the town of Loyalton.
As of Tuesday morning, Cal Fire said the wildfire has grown to nearly 1,400 acres and is 0% contained. The U.S. Forest Service is the lead agency in the firefight.
As a precaution, crews issued evacuation orders for residents in the area, the forest service said. The fire is threatening Sierra Brooks with 286 structures and 536 residents under mandatory evacuation orders issued by Sierra County Sheriff’s Office.
About 760 residences and businesses were without power, the forest service said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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