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Due to successful firefighting efforts, the Royal Fire has reached 15% containment and 215 acres. Progress has been made with handline construction along both flanks of the fire. Dozers continue to work the head of the fire, reinforcing their dozer line. Air resources continue to work the fire day and night.

Today, fire activity has been active with flanking, single tree torching and backing. The fire continues to hold within its footprint.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Evacuation warnings remain for the community of The Cedar’s. No additional evacuation warnings or orders have been issued today.

The Tahoe National Forest is in unified command with Placer County Sheriff’s Office, CALFIRE/Placer County Fire and Placer County Office of Emergency Services on the Royal Fire incident.