Tamarack Fire Jumps Highway Near Markleeville, California

The Tamarack Fire burning in northern California grew to 50,129 acres as it crossed into Nevada on July 22.

The lightning strike-sparked blaze was four percent contained as of July 22, with authorities expecting to have the fire contained by August 31 at the earliest.

This footage by Tod Sudmeier shows Tamarack Fire crossing Highway 89 near Markleeville, California, on July 17. Credit: Tod Sudmeier via Storyful