Colfax, CA…Traffic Update…Fire Reported Near Milk Ranch Rd / Spring Valley Rd Incident: 00053 Type: Report of Fire Location: Milk Ranch Rd / Spring Valley Rd Loc Desc: BEAR RIVER CAMP GROUND Lat/Lon: 39.094694 -120.976065 Detail Information 7:53 PM 64 [210] [CHP] has closed their incident [210804CH00170] 7:14 PM 63 [201] 42-L WILL HAVE A […]
Markleeville, CA…Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team will transition command of the fire to the Sierra Front Type 3 Team 1 tonight. Both teams thank the local communities for their hospitality and assistance. Current Situation: Portions of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest currently have Stage II fire restrictions. With dry, windy weather […]
Carson City, NV…Forest officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will reopen a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail that was closed due to the Tamarack Fire. The Pacific Crest Trail between California State Route 88 and California State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will reopen Saturday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. “While we’re reopening this portion […]
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. […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Supervisors Terry Woodrow, January Riddle, and Alpine County Administrative Officer Nichole Williamson met with Governor Gavin Newsom today at the incident command post to discuss the impacts of the Tamarack Fire on Alpine County. Photo Credit: JT Chevallier, Alpine County Public Information Officer Media Inquiries Regarding Alpine County Evacuations & Re-Entry JT […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
