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Some roads and at least one state park in the Lake Tahoe area were closed today by a major wildfire that has consumed an estimated 225 structures and about 3,100 acres.

With strong afternoon winds predicted for today, firefighters battling the blaze were cautioned about a possible flare-up.

As of this morning, California Highway 89 was closed from its junction with U.S. 50 in South Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay, Caltrans said today on its website.

Reportedly, a portion of U.S. 50 also was affected. For road updates, call (800) 427-7623 or visit www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo.

Because of road closures, Emerald Bay State Park, south of Tahoe City, was closed. Campers there were being moved to D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine Point campgrounds, which remained open.

Area travelers may encounter heavy smoke and limited visibility, said Sheryl Watson, a spokeswoman for California State Parks.

Emerald Bay campers who cancel their reservations by calling ReserveAmerica, at (800) 695-2269, will get full refunds, Watson said. For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov and search parks under the keyword "Tahoe."

On national lands, in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Fallen Leaf campground on Fallen Leaf Lake, south of Lake Tahoe, was evacuated, said Todd Chaponot, a spokesman for the U.S. Forest Service.

On the lake's west end, Camp Richardson was under voluntary evacuation, he added.

For updates, visit the interagency website, www.inciweb.org/forest/17 (Angora Wildland Fire), or call (530) 543-2600 and choose No. 6 on the recorded menu.

For a complete update on the Lake Tahoe fire, see "Strong winds may complicate Tahoe fire battle."

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