Markleeville, CA…North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Crew Working on the Rifle Peak Handcrew on Tamarack Fire. Rifle Peak Handcrew @ #TamarackFire. Please be safe out there. For incident info visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/ #WildfireSeason2021 #NorthLakeTahoeFire #RiflePeakHandcrew
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 […]
Tahoe City, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Rollover Collision Near Tahoe Park Heights Dr / Pine Ave Incident: 00135 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Tahoe Park Heights Dr / Pine Ave Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 39.143812 -120.156722 Detail Information 7:15 PM 10 [23] B80-011 1185 97 7:13 PM 9 [20] B80-011 C4 / RO SHOWED UP / […]
Markleeville, CA…Current Activity: Forced by gusty winds, critically dry fuels and low relative humidity the Tamarack Fire exhibited rapid rates of spread and an increase in fire behavior throughout the day. The fire is estimated to have grown to 21,000 acres today and is still 0% contained. The fire continues to burn in a northwesterly […]
Homewood, CA…Traffic Update…Bicyclist Down Near Barker Pass Road…Mediflighted to Renown Incident: 00066 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 0 Barker Pass Rd Loc Desc: BLACKWOOD CANYON Lat/Lon: 39.106112 -120.196986 Detail Information 12:31 PM 4 [15] A80-011 BICYCLE TC – TRANS AND FLOWN TO RENOWN 12:04 PM 3 [13] LN 12 WRONG LOG 11:54 AM 2 [9] […]
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack Fire burned actively through the night and has consumed 6,600 acres. The fire continues to burn in a northerly direction backing towards Highway 89 south of Markleeville towards the Carson River. The fire is 0% contained. Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is currently open west of the Highway 89 […]
Markleeville, CA…Tamarack Fire update. 6600 acres. 3 structures lost. No injuries. We will do our best to update, but there is no power (so no internet) and I am posting from home via texts from the Undersheriff. Air attack is planned for the day and all evacuation orders stand. I do not have details on […]
Markleeville, CA…Chris Stevenson on his experience going to the Death Ride Headquarters & ultimate cancelation because of the Tamarack Fire.
Markleeville, CA…The Tamarack fire is estimated to be 500 acres burning near the town of Markleeville. Firefighters are on scene and actively engaged in suppression operations. Two helicopters, Very Large Air Tanker, Single Engine Air tankers and Air Attack are on scene. Fire is burning in timber and brush. Fire is active on flanks and […]
