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Explosion of North Complex Fire: Triples in size to over 150,000 acres

Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:38pm
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UPDATE 2:30PM 9/9/20: The North Complex Fire more than tripled in size since Tuesday and is now 150,140 acres with 38 percent containment.

Montreal Fire sparks another spot fire; Small fire in Desolation Wilderness

Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 6:30pm

Another spot fire from Tuesday's Montreal Fire in South Lake Tahoe flared up overnight, burning about .16 acre before being controlled by firefighters. This spot was under the Heavenly Gondola tower 7.

This was the third spot fire started from the original fire which started behind the electrical substation on Montreal Road. All are out at this time.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation though the area where the first fire ignited is known to be used as a transient encampment.

Quick response to two fires burning near Heavenly Gondola

Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 4:49pm
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6:50 p.m. update - The gondola is no longer threatened by the Montreal Fire. The fires are contained at this time and expected to be controlled soon. Wrap up of fire activity is expected at 9:00 p.m. but personnel will remain on the scene to watch overnight.

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Walker Fire burns 3,715 acres and is now 35% contained

Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 7:58am
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8 p.m. update 8/18/15:

The Walker Fire has now burned 3,715 acres and is now 35% contained. It has been determined that the fire is human caused and is under investigation.

There are 484 firefighters working on the fire along with 4 helicopters, 2 Air tankers, 34 Engines, 10 Crews, 6 Water Tenders, and 4 Dozers.

235 structures remain threatened but none have burned so far.

Firefighters have put a line around 89% of the King Fire

Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 2:43pm
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9/28/14 10:00 p.m. update: 4,420 firefighters and support staff are still on the scene of the 97.099 acre King Fire which is now 89% contained.

After 4 days of precipitation with accumulations of 1-3 inches, fire spread has been halted, however heat remains in the heavier fuels and in the heavy duff sheltered from the rain under the dense timber canopy. As the weather turns warm and dry over the next several days, expect to see an increase in fire activity and smoke production; however spread potential is extremely low, doe to the successful suppression efforts.

Flash flood watch continues through 11 p.m.

Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 3:45pm

Update 6:05 p.m.: Moderate to heavy rainfall has been reported in isolated areas around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, along with several lightning strikes. Lightning likely caused one spot fire high in the trees south of the intersection of Highway 50 and 89 in Meyers. It appeared, however, that heavy rain doused the flames.
Meanwhile, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 11 tonight for portions of California and Western Nevada including the greater Lake Tahoe area, Carson City and Reno.

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