Foresthill, CA…The Mosquito Fire was detected the evening of Tuesday, September 6, and is actively burning actively near Oxbow Reservoir, 4 miles east of Foresthill, in brush and timber in very steep and rugged terrain. The fire was less active overnight Friday than previous nights. Cooler, more humid weather conditions Saturday should reduce fire behavior […]
Foresthill, CA…The Mosquito Fire is burning actively near Oxbow Reservoir, 3 miles east of Foresthill, in brush and timber in very steep and rugged terrain. Fire is under unified command with US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, Placer County Sheriff and Foresthill Fire Protection District. The photo below is of smoke impacting Tahoe area from Diamond […]
Sacramento, CA…Amid continued dangerous fire weather, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency for Riverside County due to the Fairview Fire and for El Dorado and Placer counties due to the Mosquito Fire. The Fairview Fire has burned more than 19,000 acres and caused civilian fatalities. Both fires are threatening multiple communities and […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…At Wildfire Safety Solutions we apply long term fire retardant that helps stop the spread of wildfires by reducing the combustibility of potential fuels. With the powerful and unpredictable nature of wildfires, this non-colored formula works by naturally changing the molecular composition of organic materials such as grass, wood, and vegetation. This change […]
Sacramento, CA… As hot, dry conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous wildfire conditions across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of firefighting resources to Oregon to help combat the Rum Creek Fire. At the request of Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Governor Newsom directed the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services […]
Truckee, CA…Traffic Update….Fatal Big Rig vs Sedan Head on Collision Near SR89 / Cabin Creek Rd Incident: 00030 Type: Fatality Location: SR89 / Cabin Creek Rd Loc Desc: NB 89 JSO BRDG 11 Lat/Lon: 39.278222 -120.206882 Detail Information 7:31 PM 24 [147] 80-S4 ALL 4 VEHS AT THE OFC NOW 4:33 PM 23 [131] B80-021 […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to make excellent progress to restore full access on State Route 89 north of Markleeville in Alpine County. Caltrans District 10 has completed slurry and native material placement and compaction operations over a 120-foot long, 8-foot diameter culvert. The final structural section will be installed today. Route […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…As record drought and elevated wildfire conditions persist, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) reminds residents and visitors to develop an evacuation plan for your family and pack a Go-Bag before the next wildfire. Emergency responders follow carefully designed evacuation plans that consider all factors when implementing evacuation orders. When asked to leave, […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…On 8/6/22, at approximately 8:32pm, South Lake Tahoe Dispatch received multiple 911 calls about a structure fire on the 3800 block of Figueora Ln. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and South Lake Tahoe Police responded and found a single residence fully engulfed in flames. SLT FR was able to quickly knock down […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has enacted an emergency order to install temporary drainage facilities on State Route 89 near Markleeville (Alpine County) in an effort to reopen the highway as safely and expeditiously as possible. Route 89 currently remains closed from Turtle Rock Park to Route 4 due to a devastating mud […]
