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.