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13 Hikers Rescued from California's Royal Fire Zone

The group, aged 16-20, was located by helicopter in Tahoe National Forest after going missing overnight.

  • The hikers were found approximately two miles from the fire, which has grown to 170 acres.
  • A helicopter and ground search teams were deployed to locate and safely extract the group.
  • The Royal Fire, believed to be caused by an escaped campfire, remains 0% contained.
  • Evacuation warnings have been issued for nearby areas, though the fire is currently in remote terrain.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze and monitoring its spread.
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