UPDATE – July 16 at 1:15 p.m.: Three of the four lightning caused fires that were started on Sunday, July 14 have been contained, including the Alpine, Sand and Crystal fires.

The Palen Fire has been 90% contained and resources are continuing mop up operations.

Another fire was started on Tuesday, July 16. The Talbot Fire was caused by two lightning struck trees.

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According to the Tahoe National Forest Facebook page, they anticipate containment Tuesday afternoon.

Tahoe National Forest has received 158 lightning strikes in the past 48 hours.

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TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe National Forest has received 126 lightning strikes in the past 24 hours, according to a Tahoe National Forest Facebook post.

There are currently four lightning-caused fires on the forest that responders are monitoring or fighting.

CRYSTAL – Truckee Ranger District – In patrol status

PALEN – Sierraville Ranger District – Fire held around 3 acres through the night. Firefighters are continuing to improve containment objectives (see previous post for further details). 9:50 am Update: 50% contained

SAND – Truckee Ranger District – No size up available at this time. Fire resources currently responding. 9:49 am Update: 3 Tahoe Helitack rappelers inserted. Reporting 1/8 acre.

ALPINE – Truckee Ranger District – 1/10 of an acre located in the Granite Chief Wilderness behind Palisades Tahoe. 3 Tahoe Helitack rappelers have been inserted.

Tahoe National Forest Air Attack 17 will be flying recon across the forest to look for additional new fire starts. The forest continues to maintain initial attack resources due to the Royal Fire. Forest Service fire resources are staged in Soda Springs, ready to respond.