evacuation
Estimated 3,500 homes and businesses destroyed in NorCal fires; Red Flag Warning in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 4:12pm
Overnight fire conditions were very active on several fronts forcing additional
evacuations across Northern California. Firefighters are battling 22 large
wildfires that have burned nearly 170,000 acres. Firefighters are bracing for
the winds to shift this evening and increase in speed. 17 people are confirmed
to have died in the wildfires this week. 11 people alone died in the Tubbs Fire,
making it the 6th deadliest fire in our state’s history.
While damage assessment continues on all the fires, it is estimated that at
Evacuation orders still in place as over 115,000 acres burn in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 10:03am
17 large wildfires that started in the past 24 hours continue to burn across California and have burned over 115,000 acres. The winds that fanned these fires Sunday night and Monday morning have decreased significantly, but local winds and dry conditions continue to pose a challenge. With the decrease in the winds combined with cooler weather, firefighters made good progress overnight. Sheriff officials have confirmed that 11 people have died as a result of the wildfires in Sonoma, Mendocino, Napa and Yuba counties.
73,000 acres burn in California in 12 hours- 1,500 structures burn, 20,000 people evacuated
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 2:31pm
Overnight significant winds fanned over a dozen fires across Northern California. 15 new wind whipped wildfires in nine counties have already burned over 73,000 acres in the past 12 hours. Firefighters have been challenged with winds gusting in excess of 50 mph causing extreme rates of spread and volatile burning conditions.
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program's 2017 Fall Aging and Caregiving Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Nov 13 2017 .
October 9, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 30, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2017 - 1:00pm OCTOBER 9th Common Scams/Preventing Elder Abuse
Presenter: Michelle Ward, Attorney—El Dorado County Senior Legal Services
Address issues regarding scams directed towards seniors and how to prevent your loved one from being abused financially by these scam artists.
OCTOBER 16th Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 57' 29.4084" N, 119° 56' 28.7988" W
See map: Google Maps
Brush fire burning in canyon behind Fandango Casino in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 2:40pm
UPDATE 6:29PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon said conditions are looking better this evening, with the fire around 70 to 75 percent contained. There is not acreage estimate yet but it is likely around 100 acres and probably less than 200 acres, he said.
“Around 100 firefighters are on scene battling the blaze as well as two airplanes and two helicopters. We have released some resources now so they can go to other fires in the region.”
Evacuations remain in place for now in Voltaire Canyon and Carson Colony areas. The cause of the fire is believed to be a lightning strike.
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Residents forced to evacuate as fire in Yosemite grows
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 7:23pm
8/20 update: The fire grew minimally yesterday as thunderstorms skirted the perimeter. 3,191 acres have now burned and the fire is at 10 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations will remain in place in Wawona for the area east of Highway 41 on Forest Dr. and Chilnualna Falls Rd.
Fire at south end of Yosemite now at 900 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 10:52pm
8/14/17 update noon: The South Fork Fire at the southern end of Yosemite has now burned 900 acres. The wildfire, which was spotted at 2:00 a.m. Sunday is burning in steep terrain and air resources are being used on the fire. No evacuations are in place at this time.
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The "South Fork Fire" which started early Sunday morning has now burned 400 acres. It is burning in the South Fork of the Merced River, one mile upstream from Swinging Bridge.
Dust kicks off smoke detector at LTCC, prompts evacuation alert
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 11:30pm
An emergency alert at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday morning turned out to be a false alarm.
At approximately 9:25 a.m. August 1, the alert was broadcast to evacuate the South Lake Tahoe campus immediately. A second alert advising the emergency was over quickly followed.
One of the campus's maintenance crew members was working on an air handler unit when some dust in the system system was kicked up and set off a duct smoke detector. Detectors can confuse dust with smoke.
Fire alarm prompts evacuation of South Lake Tahoe timeshare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 8:46pm
Guests staying at Diamond Resort's Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort in South Lake Tahoe were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a smoke alarm sounded in the Ski Run Boulevard property.
At 4:40 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded. Upon arrival they found the guests already outside and they headed in.
Some workmen had been on the 5th floor of the timeshare hotel, soldering on pipes inside the wall. Surrounding insulation ignited and the alarm was sounded as the workmen pulled the smoking culprit out of the wall.
Mapping glitch downsizes Preacher Fire to 4,651 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 8:43am
8:45 p.m. update: Firefighters on the Preacher Fire have gained ground on the fire and have been able to get it 20 percent contained. It was actively burning all day with single tree torching, creeping, and wind-driven runs. The total burned remains at 4,651 acres.
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4:45 p.m. update: Acreage burned in the Preacher Fire is a lot less than previously reported due to a glitch in mapping. The fire, which started Monday with a lightning strike, has burned 4,651 acres.
Preacher Fire near Gardnerville swells to 3,130 acres, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 5:47pm
9:00 p.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has initiated evacuations for areas east of Pine Nut Road to include Fred's Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as in the Sierra Spirit Ranch area including, Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road and Lena Lane. In addition, Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.
The lightning-sparked Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville has swelled to 3,130 acres according to DCSO with winds moving north.
Detwiler Fire burns 70,596 acres; Haze expected Friday in Lake Tahoe-Reno-Carson City area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:48am
7:45 p.m. update: There is less smoke in the Lake Tahoe basin this evening but air quality is still measuring in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" range. The Detwiler Fire is burning in drought stricken chaparral and in an area of severe tree mortality and has consumed 70,596 acres and is now 10 percent contained.
As of tonight, 50 residences and 49 other structures have been destroyed and widespread evacuation orders are still in place.
Widespread haze over Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson City areas is forecast again for Friday.
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Lake Tahoe air quality to continue in the unhealthy range
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 3:36pm
The intensifying Detwiler Fire near Mariposa, Calif. continues to send smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Alpine County, Reno, Carson City and the Carson Valley, causing air quality to be in the unhealthy range.
As of Wednesday morning the Detwiler fire had burned over 45,000 acres, sending a plume of smoke due north, into our area. It is 7 percent contained and caused the evacuation of the town of Mariposa as well as many surrounding roads and neighborhoods.
Detwiler Fire near Mariposa grows, smoke/haze expected to continue in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 7:00pm
The Detwiler Fire near Mariposa, Calif. has grown to 19,600 acres this evening, prompting evacuation of the town as well as surrounding areas near Highways 49 and 140.
The fire remains at fiver percent contained.
At this time, one structure has been destroyed and one damaged, and 300 other buildings are threatened. 780 firefighting personnel are at the scene which is west of Yosemite and east of Lake McClure. Nine airtankers, 100 engines, 5 helicopters, 9 dozers and 4 water tenders are being used on the fire.
Two new fires in Northern Nevada in Washoe Valley and Cold Springs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 5:14pm
11:30 p.m. update: All evacuation orders have been lifted on both the Brenda Fire and the Cold Springs Fire.
Multiple resources aggressively attacked both fires Friday, preventing them from moving through the dry hillsides.
As of tonight, Truckee Meadows Fire Department is reporting 1500-2000 acres have burned in the Cold Springs Fire.
The Brenda Fire east of Washoe Lake has burned an estimated 1200 acres and it is 10 percent contained.
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1-80 reopened with reduced lanes due to fire near state line north of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 2:15pm
9:45 p.m. update: Interstate 80 has one lane westbound near the fire at the CA/NV state line. Both eastbound lanes are open.
The fire has burned an estimated 500-600 acres, depending on which source is used. The fire is 5 percent contained. Winds tonight are expected to push the fire back down the mountain and higher winds are expected on Tuesday.
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Angora Fire anniversary event in Meyers includes family activities and workshops
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 2:20pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2017 - 11:00am
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFDO) is hosting community gathering on Sunday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating Angora Fire. This event will focus on the community’s healing and resiliency.
Activities surround 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 9:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - On June 24, 2007, the Angora Fire started at an illegal campfire at about 2:15 p.m. near North Upper Truckee Road in Meyers. The wind driven wildfire consumed 3,100 acres, destroyed 242 homes and 67 commercial structures, and damaged 35 other homes. As many as 2,180 firefighters battled the blaze with was 100% contained by July 2. There will be several community events to mark this tragic anniversary.
Thursday, June 22
Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 1:02pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2017 - 12:00pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue along with multiple local agencies are coming together and hosting the 4th annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the TJ Maxx parking lot located at the “Y” where
Highways 50 and 89 intersect.
Everyone one is invited to the free event with lots of information about being prepared in case of a wildfire.
Three fires burning south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:36pm
9:30 p.m. update - Highway 395 has reopened in both directions after firefighters got the upper hand on the Topaz Fire which burned 8 acres between Topaz Lake and the highway near Topaz Lodge. One outbuilding burned. 4 engines will remain on the fire overnight. No containment has been listed at this time. Jurisdiction is East Fork Fire Protection District.
Douglas County seniors and community center receive generator donation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 6:22pm
Douglas County Community & Senior Center received a 125 KW generator for backup emergency power that will allow the facility to better serve as an emergency evacuation facility. The generator will also protect 8,000 + frozen meals and $10,000 worth of food products held in the freezers and coolers in the Senior Center Dining Room kitchens during a power outage. This emergency generator will also provide power in the Douglas County Health Clinic, located inside the Community and Senior Center which services the healthcare needs of many Douglas County residents.
Events planned in Lake Tahoe for Fire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 5:36pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2017 - 11:00am
The snow is melting, water is flowing, and wildfire fuels are growing. Despite all the moisture, the wildfire threat remains a concern. Preparing your home and community now is more important than ever. June is “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team are continuing last year’s campaign by asking all Tahoe residents and visitors to “Think First to Keep Tahoe Fire Safe”.
Burnt ballast in overhead lights prompts evacuation at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 10:11pm
Lake Tahoe Community College issued an evacuation order after smoke alarms went off at the campus at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The school issued an "emergency" via Twitter, asking everyone to leave:
Alert: There is an emergency at Lake Tahoe Community College, please evacuate to your nearest evacuation area (see evacuation map).
Get Ready for Wildfire app released by CalFire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 9:28am
Even have a stellar winter with snow still packing the Sierra Nevada, fire officials are getting ready for what they think will be an active fire season in California.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit reopens after snow slide
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 12:06pm
A snow slide about 4-5 feet deep and over 30 feet wide went over Highway 50 at Echo Summit, closing the road for over an hour as crews cleaned it up.
At 10:15 a.m. this morning, the slide was reported, at at noon the road at the summit has reopened. Several cars had to be turned around so they could return to Meyers as crews made their way to clear the snow.
Gas leak prompts evacuation of South Lake Tahoe Raley's at the Y
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 8:31pm
A gas leak behind the South Lake Tahoe Raley's at the Y prompted a temporary evacuation of the store Thursday evening.
The first call came in at 4:27 p.m. and South Lake Tahoe Fire and Police departments responded. A gas leak was suspected but the gas meter that services the grocery store was buried in 25-30 feet of snow. SLT Fire Battalion Chief Tim Spencer called in the City's Public Works department who brought a front loader that was able to dig through all of the snow.
How much snow is too much snow for your Lake Tahoe home's roof?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 8:56pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - With the collapse today of the roof at a local liquor store and the evacuation of another commercial area, the City of South Lake Tahoe is reaching out to the community with information on potential hazards with snow loads on roofs.
But what is the snow load for your roof?
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/21/2017 - 10:52pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from December 7, 2016 to January , 2017.
12/7: 11 calls - 5 EMS, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 building fire, 1 cooking fire, 1 water or steam leak, 1 no incident found, 1 carbon monoxide false alarm
12/8: 6 calls - 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 interfacility psych transfer
12/9: 6 calls - 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 unauthorized burning
Are you ready for the next Lake Tahoe snowstorm?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 9:19pm
Long time South Lake Tahoe locals have been heard in town saying, "This is just like winter used to be." Without many serious snowstorms in the past several years, forecasts of 2-3' feet are catching many by surprise as they find themselves unprepared.
The City of South Lake Tahoe is reaching out to residents with advice to stay safe, how to be prepared, how to handle berms, and updates on the City's preparations.
Friday-Saturday, January 20-21
Monday morning South Lake Tahoe storm recap
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:31am
10:00 a.m. update 1/9/17: The City of South Lake Tahoe and the American Red Cross have closed their evacuation center in the city. One person arrived at the evacuation center last night.
"LTUSD and the Red Cross were excellent partners during last night’s storm event," said Tracy Franklin of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
The SLT Public Works department will be focusing on snow removal today. They are also working on getting the deep slushy water out of roadways. Franklin said the flood areas are still flooded and not receding at this point.
High water forcing evacuation of some Douglas County homes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 9:45pm
Rising water concerns and flood in Douglas County has prompted officers to evacuate 15 homes Kingslane Mobile Home Park and 49 homes form the older section of the Aspen Mobile Home Park on 1380 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, Nev.
Evacuees may go to the Douglas County Community Center located at 1329 Waterloo Ln. Small pets in crates are accepted.
Transportation is available for those in need, contact the Flood hotline at 782-9099 or 783-6404.
This story will be updated if more evacuations occur.
Truckee River nearing flood stage as torrential rains hit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 8:20pm
Emergency crews have been busy all day, responding to homes, businesses and roads flooding. The number of calls haven't been accumulated yet, but those listening to police and sheriff scanner feeds know it must be dozens if not, hundreds.
The Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is at 11.26 feet as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 11.50 feet is considered major flooding with 12.5 feet at the disastrous level.
South Lake Tahoe schools closed Monday due to flooding
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 6:56pm
6:53 p.m. Sunday update - Lake Tahoe Community College will also be closed Monday, January 9. Douglas County Schools have changed their original plan and all schools will be closed.
Truckee Tahoe Schools will be evaluated at 4:00 a.m. Monday, then a message will be sent out by 4:30 a.m. if closed.
All Washoe County Schools, including Incline Village, will also be closed on Monday.
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Evacuation Center opened in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 6:45pm
7:25 p.m. update Sunday - A second evacuation site has been set up at South Tahoe Middle School in the Multi-Purpose Room. It will accommodate pets and is staffed by the City of South Lake Tahoe staff and South Tahoe Action Team volunteers.
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The City of South Lake Tahoe and American Red Cross have opened an evacuation center at South Tahoe High School in the school's student union.
It is located at 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Recreation Swim Complex is not available as an evacuation center due to flooding at that location.
City of South Lake Tahoe warns residents and visitors of major weather event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 5:59pm
If the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast is correct, South Lake Tahoe could see the largest rain/snow weather event since the memorable floods of 1997 and 2005.
Those traveling to South Lake Tahoe, and those that live here, are being warned to be prepared for the storm which is slated to reach the Sierra overnight Saturday and last until Monday.
Several rescued from chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 7:09pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – Several people were evacuated from the Comet Express chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Sunday after a mechanical malfunction caused the lift to stop operating.
Heavenly operations staff immediately responded to the lift and started the evacuation of all guests from the lift, using rope harnesses to lower the skiers and riders to the ground, 20 to 40 feet below.
There were no injuries reported.
Witnesses said the staff got everyone down quickly and very efficiently.
Heavenly lift maintenance personnel are currently assessing the mechanical issue
Tahoe conservationists challenge Martis Valley West project in court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 9:41pm
Legal action against the approved Martis Valley West project was taken in court Thursday as three groups, Sierra Watch, Mountain Area Preservation and the League to Save Lake Tahoe, joined forces to stop the controversial development proposal they feel threatens Lake Tahoe's clarity.
Highway 89 reopens after Emerald Fire burns 176 acres near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 1:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Highway 89 reopened at noon on Monday, October 17 after being closed since Friday due to the Emerald Fire.
Fire and road crews have been working to complete containment of the fire as well as clearing debris and fallen trees after the weekend's fire and heavy rains.
Also, all evacuation orders have been lifted.
Traffic will be metered through the fire area by Caltrans. The Highway will be subject to future closure as repair work and tree removal continues and debris is removed from the highway.
Evacuation orders lifted in Emerald Fire area, Highway 89 remains closed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 2:26pm
3:15 p.m. update from Liberty Utilities: At this time, Liberty Utilities has restored power to most of their South Lake Tahoe customers who were affected by the Emerald Fire. Crews continue to coordinate with emergency responders to re-energize power lines deemed safe to do so given forecasted weather and fire danger.
While power has been restored in most of the evacuated areas, multiple downed power poles and lines in the Spring Creek area still pose a danger and service to that area may not be restored until as late as Tuesday, 10/18, depending up officials' assessment of conditions.
Emerald Fire remains at 176 acres, 90 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 11:49am
Crews remain at the scene of the Emerald Fire near South Lake Tahoe today, both getting containment lines around the burned 176 acres and preparing for heavy rains that could cause flash flooding. There is a containment line around 90 percent of the fire, with the west slopes above Cascade Lake remaining to be contained.
As of 7:00 a.m. Sunday, there are six engines, three fire crews and one tender in the fire area which surrounded Highway 89 each and west between Fallen Leaf Lake and Cascade Lake.
Update on Emerald Fire: 176 acres burned, remains at 90% contained
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/15/2016 - 5:41pm
10:00PM update - The Emerald Fire is now 90 percent contained after burning 176 acres in the Spring Creek area between Fallen Leaf and Cascade lakes and Lake Tahoe on Friday, October 14.
Heavy rains have helped put out the fire as firefighters complete the containment line above Cascade Lake.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Power remains off in the area as a precaution, and homeowners are still evacuated until conditions improved as flash flooding in the burn area may occur.
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I-580 and Eastlake reopen as Little Valley Fire burns 2,000 acres; 19 homes burn
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:31am
UPDATE 1:00PM 10/15/16: The Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley has now burned 3,460 acres with 5 percent containment. Four injuries due to smoke inhalation have been reported.
The Sierra Front Type III Incident Management Team reports that 22 residences and 17-outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 structures are still under threat.
Interstate 580 is open in both directions, as is old U.S. Highway 395. Franktown Road, the area where most of the home damage is, remains closed.
Emerald Fire burning near South Lake Tahoe consumes 210 acres, is now 80% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:07am
8:00AM update 10/15: Highway 89 remains closed in both directions from Fallen Leaf Lake Road to Emerald Bay due to the Emerald Fire which remains 80 percent contained this morning. Acreage burned is 210 acres.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There are 3 engines and 12 firefighters still on the scene.
Opening time for Hwy 89 is still unclear. CHP estimates Saturday afternoon and Caltrans estimates the road will be closed until Monday. This is to allow crews to clean up the fallen trees and other debris on, and near, the roadway.
Firefighters get upper hand on wildfire in south Carson City
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/13/2016 - 7:20pm
Thank you Jeff Munson and CarsonNow.org for the continuous coverage and updates of the fire.
Fast moving wildfire south of Gardnerville
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 2:27pm
5:15 p.m. update: Weather is helping fire fighters on the fire burning south of Gardnerville.
Recommended evacuations have been lifted and residents can return to their homes in the Ruhenstroth area. The area on the west side of Highway 395, including Stone’s Throw, Frontage Road and the Riverview Mobile Home Park remain closed to the residents.
Highway 395 north and southbound will be opening soon, single lane only with a pilot vehicle.
“The conditions are improving due the light rain, decrease in the winds and cooler temperatures,” said Deputy Chief Dave Fogerson.
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Controversial Martis Valley West project approved by Placer County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:05pm
The Placer County Supervisors today approved one portion of the controversial Martis Valley Project on 1,052 acres adjacent to the Northstar California Resort, west of State Route 267.
Known at Martis Valley West, the project will add residential and commercial uses while permanently preserving 6,376-acres known as the East Parcel. Even though the acres will be preserved, 760 units and 6.6 acres of commercial area previously approved for the East via the Martis Valley Community Plan will be transferred to the West Parcel.
"Shooting Fire" in Carson City burns 252 acres, now 80% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 3:42pm
UPDATE 11AM 8/15: The Shooting Fire is now 80 percent contained and remains non-threatening to structures with a total of 252 acres burned, SFIDC spokeswoman Shannon Brophy said.
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UPDATE 8PM: The Shooting Fire is 40 percent contained with eyes on all fire lines from multiple fire agencies, said Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt. Mapping has the fire size to be between 200 to 300 acres, she said. Several fire crews will remain on scene to close the containment gap.
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Lightning caused fire north of Reno burns over 36,000 acres
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 12:04am
The cause of all the smoke in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Virginia Mountains Complex Fire, has now consumed 36,091 acres of trees and sagebrush north of Reno.
Five separate wildland fires make up the group, including the Anderson (8,511 acres), Sage (4,238 acres), Seven Lakes (3,063 acres), and Tule (20,279 acres) Fires. All five fires were caused by lightning on July 28 and are burning within about 20 miles of each other in an arc about 35 miles north of Reno.
Firefighters were able to gain ground on the fires, now having 35 percent of the fire contained.
Placer County Planning Commission votes against Martis Valley Project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 6:00pm
“Last night’s vote by the Placer County Planning Commission to reject the proposed development at Martis Valley West is great news for all who love Lake Tahoe," said Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
The Placer County Planning Commission has voted to recommend denial of the Martis Valley West Parcel Specific Plan and the certification of the project environmental impact report.
Firefighters gain upper hand on the Trailhead Fire; 5,595 acres burned and 60% contained
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 8:05pm
Firefighting officials expect the Trailhead Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe to be fully contained by Saturday, July 9. So far, the fire has burned 5,595 since it started on June 28. It is now 60 percent contained.
All mandatory evacuations have been lifted over the fire evacuation area.
Some firefighting personnel are being pulled off the fire, and more are expected to leave in the next couple of days, leaving some to continue mop up.
