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City of South Lake Tahoe allocates funds to help with propane, food, and to go containers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the city council meeting on Tuesday, funds were approved to further assist the community during the pandemic.
Evacuated residents from 20,000 acre Mountain View Fire to return home Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 8:01pm
The evacuation order for residents affected by the Mountain View Fire in Walker, California will be lifted on Sunday, November 22, at 8:00 a.m. Residents are asked to please use the reentry site on Highway 395 and Eastside Lane.
The fire started about 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 in the Coleville area and quickly grew due to the high winds and dry grass, affected the towns of Coleville, Walker and Topaz. 20,879 acres have burned to date and the fire is 60 percent contained. Over 200 firefighting personnel remain at the scene dealing with hot spots and completing containment lines.
One fatality, 80 buildings destroyed in 20,879 acre Mountain View Fire near Walker
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:04pm
UPDATE 8:30PM: The Mono County Sheriff’s Office reports it has lifted the evacuation order for residents on the westside of U.S. Hwy 395 N. The evacuation order for east of U.S. Hwy 395 N from Eastside Lane to Cunningham Lane remains in effect. Approximately 400 residents are affected by evacuation orders. The order will be reassessed in 24 hours.
Fire behavior today exhibited minimal smoldering and creeping. No additional fire growth is anticipated. T
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Mountain View Fire near Walker burns almost 21,000 acres; US395 remains closed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:31am
The Mountain View Fire near Walker, California has burned 20,879 acres according to the Mono County Sheriff's Office. There has been one fatality due to the fire which started Tuesday when a fallen powerline ignited dry brush. Winds drove the flames rapidly, finally stopping progress when rain started to fall overnight.
Fire operations report that damage assessments are underway and it could be days before its safe for residents to return. Evacuation orders are still in effect for Walker, Coleville and Topaz.
Three fires burning from Doyle to Walker; all fed by high winds
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 3:14pm
UPDATE 8:15PM: The Mountain View Fire is currently burning around the community of Walker. Due to the fast moving nature of the fire, an Evacuation Order has been issued for the Walker, Coleville and Topaz areas, and US 395 is still closed from Bridgeport to the Nevada state line. There is 0 percent containment and 5,000 acres burned according to Inci-web. Liberty Utilities has de-energized the communities of Walker and Coleville up to Topaz at the state line for safety precautions. Liberty is working with all emergency agencies and will safely restore power when possible.
Malfunctioning heater at Tahoe Valley Elementary draws response from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 1:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a fire alarm at Tahoe Valley Elementary school Tuesday morning. A Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) maintenance worker was attempting to repair a heater outside a 4th grade portable classroom. According to Tahoe Valley Principal Christina Grubbs, the heater malfunctioned, causing smoke inside the unit which is outdoors. She said smoke was drawn into the classroom through the air exchange.
City Council candidates respond to South Lake Tahoe Chamber questions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 4:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Board recently asked the nine City Council candidates ten questions they felt were of most importance to its members. The questions focused mainly on topics relating to things that will or may affect both the local small businesses and the community in general.
Their board made the decision to not endorse a specific candidate this election, but instead rank them based on how much they align with the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce goals based on their answers to the questions below.
SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 1:39pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
Fork Fire 1,752 acres and 61% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 7:54pm
The Fork Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe, north of Pollock Pines continues to be 1,752 acres in size but is now 61 percent contained. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 has been in command of the Fork Fire since September 11 and will be handing that duty over to another team on Thursday, September 24.
The containment lines are to the north, east and south sides of the Fork Fire and fire continues to burn in the steep Rubicon drainage area.
351 personnel are assigned to the fire at this time.
Fork Fire 1753 acres, 34% contained; Slink Fire 26,752 acres and 71% contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 5:54pm
The Fork Fire west of Lake Tahoe remains at 1,752 acres and is now 34 percent contained. Low pressure off the coast will advance toward the region, bringing an increase in afternoon southwest winds across ridge tops and aligned drainages. Dry conditions will persist with slight cooling.
The front will pass over the area on Friday, driving gusty southwest and west winds with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Little to no precipitation is expected.
FAQs from the US Forest Service on closures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:55pm
The USFS regional emergency closures have created a lot of questions from forest recreational users. Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQ) provided by the Forest Service:
Q) Is there an imminent threat of fire, are we in immediate danger?
Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Upper Truckee Marsh and other areas closed for public safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has temporarily closed multiple high-use Conservancy properties for public safety. The Conservancy intends these closures to complement similar temporary closures of National Forest Lands to protect the public and firefighters during this time of unprecedented and historic fire conditions.
Temporarily closed sites include:
- Van Sickle Bi-State Park (includes both California and Nevada sides of the park)
- Upper Truckee Marsh (except for Cove East area, accessed by Venice Drive)
- Eagle Rock
Fork Fire re-mapped at 1,647 acres and continues to be 7% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:18pm
The Fork Fire continues to burn west of Lake Tahoe in the Rubicon drainage area near Loon Lake. The size has been remapped and 1,647 acres have burned and it is seven percent contained.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has downgraded the mandatory evacuation order to an evacuation warning for the areas of Quintette, Stumpy Meadows and Volcanoville. This does not supersede the temporary closure order that prohibits entering or using National Forest System lands, roads and trails on the Eldorado National Forest.
Fork Fire: Estimated at 2,200 acres and 7% containment
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:17pm
The Fork Fire continues to burn west of Lake Tahoe in the Rubicon River drainage and near the King Fire burn scar.
An infrared (IR) flight was not available again last night and the estimated 2,200 burned acreage is National Guard data from a drone and firefighter observations on the ground. The fire is seven percent contained.
Fire updates: Fork, North, Slink, Creek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 8:47pm
There are over 40 major fires currently burning in California, filling skies with heavy smoke from the ocean to the Sierra up and down the state. While there are no fires in the Lake Tahoe Basin, there are a few close enough to be responsible for sending smoke into the region. The closest is the Fork Fire east of Lake Tahoe about 13 miles northeast of Pollock Pines. To the south is the Slink Fire and northwest is the large North Complex.
Fork Fire
Statistics on the Fork Fire have not been updated all day. As of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday the estimated size was 2,500 acres.
If there is fire, do you know how and when to leave South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 2020 is turning out to be a year of large fires in California, and the South Lake Tahoe area is not immune from the danger of wildfire. It is very important to be prepared in case you must evacuate.
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
Listed below are ways those in the South Lake Tahoe can start to plan, in hopes the plans never have to be used.
If there were just two things residents should know, South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Clive Savacol said it would be to "evacuate early" and "have a plan."
Explosion of North Complex Fire: Triples in size to over 150,000 acres
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:38pm
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.
Creek Fire grows to over 143,000 acres
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 1:53pm
The Creek Fire burning south of Yosemite near Shaver Lake has grown to 143,929 acres. The fire, which started Friday night, continues to grow under extreme conditions causing crowning and wind driven runs and long range spotting. There is no containment at this time.
Smoke from the Creek Fire has filled the Lake Tahoe Basin for the past three days.
Creek Fire grows to over 73,000 acres, no containment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2020 - 11:09pm
MONDAY UPDATE 9:30AM: New figures for the fire were updated this morning. The Creek Fire is now at 78,790 acres with no containment. Almost 1,000 firefighters are working at the fire scene which is under gusty wind and high heat warnings Monday.
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What you need to know in Lake Tahoe this weekend: No fires allowed, wear a mask
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As tourists fill the Lake Tahoe Basin and locals plan their holiday weekend there are rules that everyone needs to remember - no outside fires with charcoal or wood, and wear a mask.
Although people may want to take a vacation, the pandemic doesn’t so make sure you are following proper safety precautions.
US395 reopens and Slink Fire evacuations lifted
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 9:48pm
Wednesday evening update: The Slink Fire behavior today was moderate, though the south end saw small, terrain driven runs. The fire is 14,200 acres and 10 percent contained.
Fires covering the west; Lake Tahoe still impacted with smoke and unhealthy air
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 2:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple new fires, mostly from last week’s lightning, are causing a drastic decrease in air quality at Lake Tahoe and throughout the state. Another inversion is expected to set up overnight Thursday, and visibility may be impaired due to smoky conditions.
The air quality in all area communities has been around the unhealthy to very unhealthy range for the past two days. As of 3:45 p.m. Thursday, the Air Quality Index in South Lake Tahoe was 195.
Are you ready in case of a wildfire at Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With 367 current wildfires in the state of California, fire fighting resources are spread thin. Calfire If there was a fire in South Lake Tahoe, are you prepared?
Tens of thousands of residents are evacuated from their homes in Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Grass Valley, Nevada City and other cities in the state. Most of the fires were started by a massive lightning storm over Northern California Sunday where over 10,800 lightning strikes were observed.
Smoke and haze to continue over Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 8:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno issued a special weather statement Wednesday, calling for widespread smoke and haze over the Sierra and northern California and western Nevada.
As of 8:00 a.m. the Air Quality measurement in South Lake Tahoe is 82, the moderate range. Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. it jumped to 161, in the unhealthy range.
Fires:
Loyalton Fire is now at 46,386 acres and is 35 percent contained
Claremont Fire near Quincy is 450 acres
North Complex Fires are near Quincy and at 5,400 acres, 5 percent contained
Lightning-caused Loyalton Fire now at 36,295 acres and 5% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 9:06am
LOYALTON, Calif. - Fire officials with the Tahoe National Forest say the Loyalton Fire has now burned 36,295 acres and is at five percent containment as of 8:30 a.m. Monday.
They have determined the fire is lightning caused. It started Friday afternoon east of the town of Loyalton. It spread quickly resulting in the closures of US395 and SR70, both of which have reopened.
A forest closure was issued by the Humboldt-Toyabe National Forest for the Dog Valley area due to the fire's southern spread.
Smoke from Loyalton Fire can be seen from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 12:51pm
8:30 p.m. SUNDAY UPDATE: The Loyalton Fire which originated east of the town of Loyalton and southwest of Mount Ina Coolbrith is now estimated at 29,828 acres and 0 percent contained. It is north and east adjacent to the areas of Beckwourth Pass and Hallelujah Junction.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Eldorado Forest sees record number of illegal campfires with increased visitation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:22pm
Forest officials everywhere are saying: Recreate Responsibly.
Despite large campaigns about fire restrictions and "pack it in pack it out," many visitors to the Eldorado National Forest are not acting responsibly.
Fire and law enforcement officers had another busy weekend contacting a record numbers of visitors about campfires they had made that are not allowed under the current fire restrictions in the Eldorado National Forest.
Gasoline leak near South Lake Tahoe Smart & Final forces evacuation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 1:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A gasoline leak at the Flyers Energy station in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday morning forced the evacuation of all employees and customers at the Smart & Final store on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
According to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) Battalion Chief Jim Drennan, 75 gallons of gasoline leaked as a gas truck was transferring it into tanks. No gas went into the street and all went into a catch basin container.
Heavy fumes filled the nearby Smart & Final. SLTFR assisted 11 people at the scene and two were transferred to Barton Hospital, said Drennan.
Douglas County wildfire near Indian Hills extinguished
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 4:02pm
UPDATE 5:57PM: Fire crews have knocked down the Topsy Fire and are mopping up hotspots, according to fire officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It was noted that there were a number of lightning strikes in the area shortly before the fire started.
Column: Wildfire threat still looms
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:44am
If the 4th of July weekend is any indication, Tahoe is under pressure. As coronavirus cases grow nearly everywhere, people naturally look to the mountains, fresh air, and clear water of Tahoe as a respite. Now residents and visitors alike are struggling to adjust to the confusion around re-opening, and visitation that is normally our lifeblood is suddenly a health risk.
Numbers Fire at 17,318 acres and now 20% contained
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 8:31am
The Numbers Fire has been measured at 17,318 acres and firefighters now have a line around 20 percent of the area.
The cause of the fire, which started on July 6 at approximately 7:00 p.m., is under investigation. At one time over 350 residents had been asked to evacuate. Road closures and most evacuation areas in Douglas County have been lifted. The area of Pinenut 2 Road East of Out Our Way is still under evacuation orders.
Three homes have been lost or damaged along with 37 outbuildings. Burned has been grass, brush, pinyon-juniper.
Numbers Fire at 18,000 acres, 5% contained; Investigation into cause
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:51am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There is a multi-agency investigation into the cause of the Numbers Fire burning ten miles southeast of Gardnerville. Anyone who happened to be traveling on Highway 395 between Ridgeview and Holbrook Junction on July 6 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. is being asked to help.
If you can assist in the investigation, please email 2020firetips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential.
Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 8:15pm
UPDATE 7:335 p.m.: Douglas County officials say the Numbers Fire has now reached 18,000 acres and is 0% contained. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Only residents are allowed to these areas. Please drive safely, watch for emergency vehicles, and be ready for possible future instructions in an ever-changing situation.
Multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue to work on containing the fire using dozers, hand crews, and aircraft.
Fight Fire With a Plan campaign for Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 7:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is promoting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month during July. This year’s theme is “Fight fire with a plan” to encourage residents and visitors to prepare their family, property and possessions now before a wildfire starts by creating a plan.
Some ways to plan include:
Develop a family evacuation plan.
Assemble a Go-bag and a disaster supply kit for your home and vehicle.
Create and maintain defensible space around homes.
Sign up for emergency notifications for residents and visitors and stay informed.
Road closures lifting as firefighters make ground on 3,000 acre Poeville Fire north of Reno
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 4:39pm
Firefighters continued fire suppression operations Sunday on the Poeville Fire burning on the east side of Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno.
The fire actively burned Saturday night in brush and grass and as of Sunday afternoon was 30 percent contained and has burned 3,000 acres. At least eight structures burned, according to Truckee Meadows Fire.
Most road closures and evacuations have been lifted, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. All roads are back open except for Heindel Road and Meyers Avenue as of 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #10: Connect Virtually
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 8:44am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their tenth and final "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.
Weekly Tip #10: Connect Virtually
Wilder Than Wild Virtual Screening
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #9: Up your preparedness game
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 7:26am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their ninth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home. They will be providing a total of ten tips.
This Week's Tip: Up Your Preparedness Game With Online Tools
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #8: Create Defensible Space
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their eighth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home. They will be providing a total of ten tips.
Tip #8: Create Defensible Space
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #7: Create a non-combustible zone
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:22am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home. They will be providing three more tips.
This Week's Tip #7: Create a non-combustible zone
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #6: Create a home hardening plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 12:41pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.
This Week's Tip: Create a Home Hardening Project Plan
Now that the snow has melted, it's time to start planning and implementing projects that harden your home from embers to increase the chance of it surviving a wildfire.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #5: Identify your home's ember vulnerabilities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 9:05am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.
Did you know embers are the leading cause of wildfire-related home ignitions?
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #4: Make a home inventory list
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 12:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fourth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
If you had to process an insurance claim after a wildfire, would you be able to remember every valuable item in your home?
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #3 Talking to kids about wildfire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 9:31am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their third "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
Below are tips, lessons, videos, and hands-on activities for the children in the home.
This Week's Tip: Talking to Kids About Wildfire
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 8:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Due to Stay at Home orders in place it may be several weeks before the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is able to do normal outreach, they are providing weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire inside the home.
This Week's Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
Tahoe Network Weekly Tip: Preparing for wildfire while indoors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Have you been cleaning out closets, homeschooling, or figuring out what to do in the weeks ahead? With residents staying home and not traveling due to the coronavirus, the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities will be sending out weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire while inside.
This Week's Tip: Create a Go-Bag
Golden Bear neighborhood is first South Lake Tahoe National Firewise USA® Designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 3:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Golden Bear community in South Lake Tahoe has been at the forefront of neighborhood fire safety and their hard work has paid off. They have earned a Firewise USA® designation by the National Fire Protection Association, making them the first South Lake Tahoe community to earn this designation.
Tahoe Basin Wildfire Pre-Attack Plans funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:22am
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has announced a donation of $18,057 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) to enhance wildfire suppression capabilities on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. This donation will result in the expansion of strategic and tactical Wildfire Pre Attack plans covering the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. Pre Attack Plans help first responders by identifying critical infrastructure, vulnerable population groups, evacuation routes, water sources, Temporary Refuge Areas, and locations where forests have been thinned before a wildfire strikes.
Column: Marching forward with forest health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:15pm
Last week our collective memories returned to that terrible November morning as a raging wildfire swept through Paradise, California. We woke that morning to images of wholesale devastation as fearsome winds drove racing flames from one town and one home to the next. We were horrified to watch videos of citizens running for their lives, desperately trying to escape the smoke and flames that were engulfing everything in their path. Eighty-five people lost their lives—the deadliest fire in California history— in what we now call the Camp Fire.
Expect lingering smoke in Lake Tahoe Basin; Winds change direction Wednesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 11:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the prescribed burn near Caples Creek should affect the Lake Tahoe Basin through Wednesday afternoon, then shift direction as the winds come from the Northeast.
The USFS Eldorado National Forest has completed ignitions on the Caples Prescribed Fire. Crews will patrol and monitor the area over the next few days during the wind event Wednesday through Thursday. Smoke sensitive individuals are encouraged to reduce their exposure by avoiding smoky areas, closing windows, or staying indoors.
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up during extreme fire weather across state
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 8:36pm
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up and preparing for the forecasted extreme fire weather across California. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for areas of northern, central and southern California. This will likely be the strongest offshore wind event so far this season.
