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 […]
Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire. In Mono County, Monitor Pass/Route 89 has been partially reopened, allowing motorists access to Route 89 from U.S. Highway […]
Markleeville, CA…The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Blue Lakes Road effective 11:30 AM on July 19, 2021. They are asking all residents and visitors to safely leave the area. Mandatory Evacuation: Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs and campground area, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Alpine Village, Woodfords, East Fork Resort and Hung […]
Markleeville, CA…A meeting took place at the Command Post in Gardnerville, NV at 1000 hours. The following is the most up to date information: The fire is still at 25,000 acres but due to smoke overhead the Fire Service has not been able to get an accurate estimate or location of the fire on both […]
Markleeville, CA…From the USFS on July 10th…”The #TamarackFire burning in the Mokelumne wilderness was ignited July 4 from lightning. The tactical management decision is not to insert fire crews due to safety concerns, however, this is not an unresponsive approach. Smoke might be visible to Pacific Crest Trail hikers but the .25 acre fire is […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Moving Van vs Sedan Near Pool Station Rd / Sr49. Incident: 00149 Type: Trfc Collision-Minor Inj Location: Pool Station Rd / Sr49 Loc Desc: POOL STN AT ST CHARLES Lat/Lon: 38.201210 -120.692741 Detail Information 11:07 AM 7 [11] A49-001 2 VEH 1181 11:01 AM 6 [10] [Rotation Request Comment] ** 1039 OUTWEST […]
Arnold, CA…EPFD along with 4 other Calaveras County fire engines formed up a new Strike Team and are working the Markleeville Tamarack Fire. EPFD Medic Engine 436 and other Calaveras Engines arrived at the Tamarack Fire and went straight to work on the fire line for a non-stop 30 hour assignment, before they were able […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated at 23,078 acres with no containment reported. An infrared flight scheduled to fly the fire overnight was canceled due to smoke and weather conditions. Differences in reported acreage are due to estimates by crews on the ground. As soon as conditions allow, a mapping flight will be conducted […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update…..Vehicle Flipped on Right Hand Side of Roadway Near Independence Rd / Wagner Rd Incident: 00498 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Independence Rd / Wagner Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.354261 -120.531060 Detail Information 10:57 PM 5 [15] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1183-Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj to 1182-Trfc Collision-No Inj by CHP 10:57 […]
Valley Springs, CA…Traffic & Fire Update….Traffic & Fire Update….2 Acre Vegetation Fire On Quail Oaks Rd. Sounds like firefighters on ground and air are making good progress on it. Incident: 00353 Type: Report of Fire Location: 2275 Quail Oaks Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.176522 -120.866281 Detail Information 6:31 PM 5 [33] SAG / XFR TO […]
Arnold, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle vs Tree Near Moran Rd / Rainy Dr Incident: 00246 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Moran Rd / Rainy Dr Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.248565 -120.335589 Detail Information 3:05 PM 6 [12] 1039 SAM BERRI 3:04 PM 5 [11] PER CASO FIRE CHIEF ADVISED 1185 NEEDS TO BE CONVENTIONAL RIG 2:59 PM 4 […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: The fire is estimated to have grown to 18,299 acres and is still 0% contained. There is a red flag warning today from 11 AM through tomorrow at 11 AM. There are thunderstorms predicted today in the afternoon that may cause erratic winds in the fire area. Today, firefighters will continue to […]
Markleevile, CA…The Tamarack Fire, burning in Alpine County in eastern California has led Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to close a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. The fire is burning northeast of the trail near Raymond Peak (around mile 1060) in the Pleasant Valley Creek area. The fire is 21,000 acres with […]
