roof collapse
South Lake Tahoe business closes after heavy snow causes partial roof collapse
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 12:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavy snow on top of the Powder House building in South Lake Tahoe led to a partial roof collapse on Friday morning.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the business at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and La Salle Avenue and found the main load-bearing beams of the building had failed. The structural damage is on the second floor and there was no apparent damage to the first floor.
The building was evacuated and red-tagged by the building department until repairs can be made. Also in the same building is Maya Grill which has also had to close.
Another roof collapses in South Lake Tahoe after wet winter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 6:58pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a roof collapse at the corner of 3rd Street and South Street Wednesday morning.
A portion of the roof collapsed due in part to lack of maintenance and the snow and rain load it experienced this winter. The home was not occupied and the out-of-town home owner was already planning to work on the home/lot this summer.
Even though snow has melted off many roofs in the Lake Tahoe area, damage can still be experienced as seen on this home with a flat roof.
Vintage Buffalo: From flooded thrift store to fun boutique
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 6:38pm
On January 23, 2017, snow caused the roof collapse of the historic building that housed not only the Green Tahoe Market and Liquor Store on Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, but also the Lucky Dog Thrift Store.
When the roof collapsed, the sprinkler system was set off and the water main broke, sending gallons of water through the stores in the building. Clean up and building repairs are still underway.
Lake Valley Fire crews respond to Meyers roof collapse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 11:19am
Lake Valley Fire Department (LVFD) crews responded to a roof collapse off of Nahane Street Wednesday morning. The flat roof and deck collapsed over the garage of the Meyers area home had due to a heavy snow load.
A neighbor saw the damage March 22 and called it in, but they are unsure of when the incident actually occurred.
Crews immediately shut off the gas to the property and notified Liberty Utilities, Southwest Gas, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department and Building Department.
South Lake Tahoe snow covered carport collapses; No injuries
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 6:19pm
The carport of a South Lake Tahoe home at the corner of Sierra Boulevard and Pinter Avenue collapsed on Monday.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the call at 2:30 p.m. March 13. Upon arrival they found the carport down with some damage to the home.
Crews responding to the scene secured utilities and patched the roof to avoid further damage.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 8:41am
It’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.
Roof collapse in South Lake Tahoe at Harrison Avenue complex
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 8:55am
The historic building that housed a liquor store and other businesses in South Lake Tahoe suffered significant damage after a heavy snow load contributed to the collapse of the building's roof early Monday morning.
