8/4/18.
North Fire near Emigrant Gap at 500 acres, 10% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 10:36pm
8:20 p.m. update 8/4/18: The North Fire acreage has grown to approximately 700 acres. It continues to burn in the North Fork of the American River Canyon, and area characterized by steep, rugged terrain. The Helibase has been been moved to Truckee. It remains at 10% contained.
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9:00 a.m. update 9/4/18: Updated mapping has shown the North fire has burned 500 acres. Hand crews, dozers, and engines worked through the night establishing an anchor point and starting to flank the fire with handline, hose lays, and dozer line. 10 percent contained.
Out and about photos: Smoky early morning water skiing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 9:46am
Event Date:
August 4, 2018 (All day) Bill Cotrill enjoyed an early morning ski on Lake Tahoe Saturday morning, despite the heavy smoke in the air.
Thank you Melissa Berry for sending in this photo!
