The blaze, which began July 4 from a lightning strike, has swelled to 43,900 acres, with 1,213 personnel battling the fire. Fire officials say the Tamarack Fire, burning near Markleeville, California, has grown to more than 39,000 acres. Wednesday night, the fire spread over the state line into Douglas County, Nevada.

Did the Tamarack Fire burn Markleeville?

The Tamarack Fire destroyed a house and a car in Markleeville.

Does Markleeville have fire?

According to the latest figures from the US Forest Service, the Tamarack Fire has burned approximately 68,103 acres of land. MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. ... According to the latest figures from the US Forest Service, the Tamarack Fire has burned approximately 68,103 acres of land and is now 54% contained.