Overview

• 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.