Tamarack Fire Daily Update July 28, 2021. 68,497 Acres, 59% Contained, 1,321 Total Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update July 28, 2021.  68,497 Acres, 59% Contained, 1,321 Total Personnel

Markleeville, CA….Special notes: A recording of the public fire information briefing held last night can be viewed on Facebook under video at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo. People are getting back into their homes and back on the roads. Please limit travel to essential travel on the roads near and through the fire area. […]

State Routes 4 & 89 Now Open Through Tamarack Fire Burn Area

State Routes 4 & 89 Now Open Through Tamarack Fire Burn Area

Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reopened State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised firefighting work on the Tamarack Fire is […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 27, 2021 68,103 Acres, 54% Contained, 1,505 Fire Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 27, 2021  68,103 Acres, 54% Contained,  1,505 Fire Personnel

Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: 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 […]

Alpine County Sheriff sets up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line

Alpine County Sheriff sets up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line

Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff has set up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line due to the Tamarack Fire. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 530-721-0757. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Line: 775-782-5126. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Road Closures State Route 89 from the junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395 (Evacuee Access Allowed) State Route 4 […]

Hwy 4 & Hwy 89 to Fully Reopen Through Tamarack Fire Area July 28th at 7am.

Hwy 4 & Hwy 89 to Fully Reopen Through Tamarack Fire Area July 28th at 7am.

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) plan to reopen State Routes 4 and 89 in Alpine County to through-traffic only at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. There will be no access to the United States Forest Service (USFS) lands. Be advised there is still firefighting […]

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Rescues Black Bear Cub from The Tamarack Fire

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Rescues Black Bear Cub from The Tamarack Fire

Markleeville, CA….Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care contacted Alpine County on Sunday evening (7/25/21) after receiving a report from a Markleeville resident regarding an injured black bear cub in the Markleeville area. The injuries to the animal were a result of the Tamarack Fire and the mother bear could not be located. As a result, the Lake […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 26, 2021. 67,764 Acres, 45% Contained, 1,623 Fire Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, July 26, 2021.  67,764 Acres, 45% Contained, 1,623 Fire Personnel

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 […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Sunday, July 25, 2021, 66,744 Acres, 27% Contained, 1,557 Fire Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Sunday, July 25, 2021, 66,744 Acres, 27% Contained, 1,557 Fire Personnel

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 […]

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Saturday, July 24, 65,152 Acres, 4% Contained, 1,425 Fire Personnel

Tamarack Fire Daily Update, Saturday, July 24, 65,152 Acres, 4% Contained, 1,425 Fire Personnel

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 […]

Tamarack Fire Structure Damage Report Finalized for Alpine County

Tamarack Fire Structure Damage Report Finalized for Alpine County

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 […]