8/3/17 9 PM - Top of the Hour Newscast

The Whites Fire burning near the Whites Creek Trailhead is now 50% contained, and the size remains 29 acres after being downgraded from the 60 acres believed to have burned. US Forest Service says lightning caused the fire. Timberline Drive remains open to locals only, and there is no access to the Whites Creek and Thomas Creek Trailheads on the Carson Ranger District.