Tamarack Fire, outside Lake Tahoe, explodes in size

A wildfire burning near Lake Tahoe explodes. The Tamarack Fire now covers 30 square miles and is zero percent contained. It’s one of more than 80 major fires burning across the dry West right now. At least two structures have burned in this fire over the weekend. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Route 88 and Route 4 in California. Air quality across the Reno-Carson area right now is at unhealthy levels but may improve during the week.