Loyalton Fire burning 44,000+ acres in the Tahoe National Forest

The Loyalton Fire in Sierra County has grown to more than 44,000 acres, with 30% containment.

## the loyalton fire in sierra county has grown to more than 44 thousand acres.

The good news, is that containment has grown to 30 percent that fire has been burning since last friday.... it was sparked by lightning... and has burned five homes.

Some evacuation orders have been downgraded from mandatory, to advisory.##