Fire crews have a hose around the Donner Fire and have held it at about 1/4 acre. 
Crews have a wet line from hose around the Donner Fire just west of Donner Ski Ranch. Air Tankers and Helicopters made drops on the fire to contain it before crews could get a hose line around it. Air Tankers are being released and the Helicopter has about 20 miniutes more work dropping water from thier bucket. Crews will be on scene for the rest of the day mopping up.
The cause is under investigation, however, it is likely that this fire started from a campfire that was not put out well enough. Make sure you put your camp fire out to the point that it is cold to the touch. Every year devastating fires are caused from excaped campfires like this one. Remember, we are in VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER. Even though temps are dropping today, a wildfire in dry conditions, pushed by wind, will move very quickly even on a day like today!
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Address/Location
Truckee Fire Protection District
10049 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 530-582-7850