Mountain Ranch, CA…Traffic Update…..Collision Near Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd. Incident: 00131 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Railroad Flat Rd / Jesus Maria Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.284694 -120.504015 Detail Information 12:32 PM 6 [10] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1180-Trfc Collision-Major Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 12:32 PM 5 [9] [Notification] […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The SR-88 is open unless a significant change in fire behavior occurs. The closure at Ebbetts Pass on SR-4, Woodfords at SR-88, and Diamond Valley and at SR-88 remain closed. The fourth closure will be at the SR-89 and SR-4 to prevent access to Ebbetts Pass or Monitor Pass.
Markleeville, CA…Special Note: Residents returning to their homes following evacuations should be aware that there may still be fire activity nearby. Smoke and possible isolated flare-ups may occur for several weeks within the fire area as the fire burns through isolated fuels such as dead or downed trees. There is still firefighting work being done […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: Smoke from the Dixie Fire has moved into the area and will affect visibility and air quality throughout the weekend. Air Operations may be impacted. Air quality may be unhealthy for those who are sensitive to smoke. Current Situation: Containment of the Tamarack Fire has jumped to 27% today. This follows a […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Plumas County due to the Dixie Fire and Fly Fire, Butte and Lassen counties due to the Dixie Fire, and Alpine County due to the Tamarack Fire. The fires collectively have destroyed homes, caused the evacuation of residents and damaged critical infrastructure, with the […]
Markleeville, CA…Firefighters have made made significant gains in efforts to slow down the growth of the Tamarack Fire, and are working to build on that progress today. Special Notes: Smoke from the Dixie Fire has moved into the area and will affect visibility and air quality throughout the weekend. Air Operations may be impacted. Air […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County in conjunction with CAL FIRE finalized the structure damage report and interactive map for Alpine county residents to check on the status of their structures. This application is updating every 24 hours with additional information. Residents can type in the address in the address or zoom in on the map to determine […]
Placerville, CA…With record breaking drought conditions causing extremely low fuel moistures, the Eldorado National Forest is increasing its fire restrictions to a forestwide campfire ban, beginning Monday, July 26, 2021. No wood or charcoal fires will be allowed anywhere in the forest under these new restrictions. The restrictions apply to all campgrounds, developed sites, and […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office orders the Mandatory Evacuation of State Route 4 from the junction of State Route 89 to Ebbetts Pass. (Silver City Corridor). Road Closures Highway 88 is closed from the Nevada Stateline to Pickets Junction. State Route 89 Junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395. State Route 4 from the junction […]
Groveland, CA…Traffic Update…Big Rig Leaking Fuel Near Hwy 120 & Ferretti Road Incident: 00288 Type: Hazardous Materials Inc Location: 19000 Sr120 Loc Desc: XS FERRETTI Lat/Lon: 37.817974 -120.301269 Detail Information 2:18 PM 1 [1] BIG RIG SYSCO TRUCK LEAKING FUEL Unit Information 3:13 PM 3 Unit At Scene 2:21 PM 2 Unit Enroute 2:21 PM […]
Markleeville, CA…Planned Actions for today: Branch I (northeast side of fire) – Secure line in DIV K, finish prep on dozerline in K south of China Springs Youth Camp. Prepare for burnout and structure protection along US Highway 395. Identify contingency east of Highway 395 and secure major spot fire east of the highway. Branch […]
Gardnerville, CA…The spot fire east of Hwy 395 near Holbrook Junction has been growing rapidly, despite firefighters’ diligent efforts to contain it. Aerial resources estimated the spot at about 2,500 acres as of 4:10 p.m. Firefighters on the ground and aircraft continue to battle the growing spot under exceptionally difficult weather and fuel conditions. #TamarackFire
San Andreas, CA…July 22, 2021 – Calaveras Conserves encourages residents and visitors of the County to use water efficiently and prepare for extended dry conditions. While no mandatory conservation measures have been imposed by state officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling on all Californians to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 15 percent compared to 2020 […]
Minden, NV…Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is providing escorts for the public through the US Highway 395 road closure from China Springs Road to the Nevada/California Stateline on Highway 395. This road is subject to full closure at anytime. These escorts allow the public the ability to go north or south between Gardnerville, SR 208, and […]
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed portions of State Routes 4, 88, 89 and 395 in the Sierra Nevada due to the Tamarack Fire that has consumed more than 50,000 acres and is 4 percent contained, according to Tamarack Fire Information. Here is the latest information, as of 1:00 p.m.: […]
Greeley Hill, CA…Traffic Update….Hit & Run From 2018 or 2019 Near Greeley Hill Rd / Greeley Ln Incident: 00149 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: Greeley Hill Rd / Greeley Ln Loc Desc: AT HELIPAD Lat/Lon: 37.746019 -120.128314 Detail Information 11:26 AM 15 [21] 61-006 PER S3 1022 MILLER BROS / 1039 MILLER BROS […]
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire started as a lightning strike in the Mokelumne Wilderness on a rocky ridgetop with sparse fuels and natural barriers to fire spread. Friday, July 16 high winds caused rapid downslope fire spread. With this change in the fire, resources were quickly dispatched to the site. Additional resources were ordered, including very […]
Markleeville, CA…Fire activity has increased on the Tamarack Fire this afternoon. In Division F, firefighters are reporting winds out of the northwest. The fire is still south of the CA-88 road and west of the CA-89 road. Crews will continue to work in this area to keep the fire from crossing the road. In Division […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Situation: Last night, the Tamarack Fire crossed the state line a short distance into Douglas County, Nevada. It remains west of Hwy 395. The fire is approximately 40,000 acres and is 0% contained. Over 1,200 personnel are working on the fire and more resources are on order. Voluntary evacuations were issued for all […]
Markleeville, CA…Extremely dry conditions continue to challenge firefighters as they work to contain the Tamarack Fire. Operations Section Chief Pat Seekins has an update on the fire and the Incident Management Team’s strategy for today in this Operations Briefing. #TamarackFire 39,045 0% Contained 1219 Personnel
Minden, NV…(We know this isn’t of direct impact on our area here. However many people in this area have friends, family members & business there.) Voluntary evacuations have been issued for all residents in Leviathan Mine Rd. and Holbrook Junction areas. All residents can utilize the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Community Center as an evacuation […]
Jamestown, CA…Traffic & Bovine Update….Cow in Roadway near Sr108 / Yosemite Junction. Incident: 00090 Type: Animal Hazard Location: Sr108 / Yosemite Junction Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.891275 -120.488152 Detail Information 7:51 AM 1 [1] 1125 COW Unit Information 7:53 AM 2 Unit Enroute 7:53 AM 1 Unit Assigned
Markleeville, CA…Tamarack Fire Information Meeting Going on Now
Woodfords, CA…This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at 02:42 pm. Hwy 88 is now closed from Picketts Junction to the Nevada State Line because of the Tamarack Fire. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]. IS CLOSED FROM PICKETTS JCT […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Team members are mainly from Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Dan Dallas is Incident Commander. Please note that the Tamarack Fire phone numbers and social media links have changed. Please use the numbers […]
Markleeville, CA….Firefighters battled aggressive fire activity overnight, but were able to protect homes threatened in the Woodfords Community area. Pat Seekins, one of the Operations Section Chiefs with the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team, shares today’s plan for firefighters in this Operations Briefing. #tamarackfire2021, 39,045 Acres, 0% Contained, 1,069 Personnel For more information […]
Markeleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on July 20, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be […]
Washington, DC…Rep. McClintock sent a letter to Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Vicki Christiansen requesting answers as to why there was a lack of suppression action to combat the Tamarack Fire that began on July 4, 2021 until after July 10, 2021. “This fire has now burned over 23,000 acres with no reported containment, […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Efforts to use aircraft today get a more accurate acreage and location for the fire perimeter were unsuccessful due heavy smoke and afternoon thunderstorms that brought a small amount of rain to the area along with lightning. Wind from the thunderstorms increased fire activity, moving the fire to the northeast toward the […]
Bear Valley, CA…Summary: On June 24, 2021, a lightning storm ignited a fire in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness northeast of Spicer Reservoir and southwest of Highland Lakes at the 7500 ft. elevation. Fire managers are utilizing a confine/contain strategy using ridges, creeks, trails, and natural barriers to confine and contain the fire and use suppression tactics […]
