North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District UPDATE 11 a.m.: Our Slide Mountain Hand Crew, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and air support, is actively working to contain the fire. The tree struck by lightning has been felled, and the crew is cutting line around the fire perimeter. Upon further assessment, the fire is now estimated to cover 100’ x 20’. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue suppression efforts! *** Incline Village, NV – The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is responding to a lightning-caused fire in the First Creek area. The fire was reported at approximately 10 p.m. on September 18th and is estimated to cover an area of 100’ x 100’. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and NLTFPD’s Slide Mountain Hand Crew, air resources have been deployed to assist in fire suppression efforts. Currently, there is no threat to the subdivisions in First Creek, Second Creek, or Crystal Bay, NV. To monitor current activity, please visit ALERT Wildfire. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.