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Air Attack is reporting the Royal Fire at 154 due to more accurate mapping. The fire has continued to hold within its footprint throughout the day and remains at 0% containment. Tankers have boxed the fire in with retardant. Three Type 1 helicopters have been performing water drops throughout the day. Crews have gained access to the incident and constructed handline across the head.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

As previously reported by Placer County’s Sheriff’s Office, the unaccounted-for hikers were found safely.

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

Tahoe National Forest is in unified command with CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department and Placer County Sheriff’s Office. View evacuation information: Placer County Sheriff's Office - Public Safety Map (arcgis.com)