California, 13 hikers, ages 16-20, missing within the Royal Fire zone, Tahoe National Forest, July 2024 *ACTIVE SEARCH*

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Group of 13 hikers missing within Royal Fire zone in Placer County, sheriff says

Authorities say they are looking for a group of hikers missing within the fire zone of a Northern California wildfire that erupted over the weekend.

www.cbsnews.com

''PLACER COUNTY – Authorities say they are looking for a group of hikers missing within the fire zone of a Northern California wildfire that erupted over the weekend.

The Royal Fire started Sunday evening in the Tahoe National Forest. As of Sunday night, officials said the fire had grown to 54 acres.

Officials with the Tahoe National Forest believe the fire started as an escaped campfire.

On Monday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced that they believe there are 13 missing hikers in within the fire zone. The hikers range in age from 16-20 and are believed to be together.''

 

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'Jul 8, 2024
A search is on for several hikers who disappeared within the area where a Placer County wildfire is burning and prompted evacuation warnings. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said deputies found vehicles belonging to 13 hikers between the ages of 16 and 20 within the Royal Fire zone. Deputies have notified the hikers' families, and a search and rescue operation is underway. According to the sheriff's office, the group is believed to be together. A helicopter will also assist in the search.'

Royal Fire in Tahoe National Forest: 13 hikers missing in fire zone

The evacuation warning is for five homes along Soda Springs Road in Placer County.

www.abc10.com

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Group of 13 missing hikers found within Lake Tahoe-area wildfire zone

Authorities in Placer County on Monday found a group of hikers who had been unaccounted for within the boundaries of a wildfire in Tahoe National Forest.

www.nbcbayarea.com