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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 10:35 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 10:35 PM
Expires: 01/01/2026 12:00 AM
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Tamarack Fire Grows to 39,045 Acres, 1,069 Personnel, Fire Edging Towards State Line
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 California-Nevada state line and the US-395 corridor. Crews are working to prevent the fire from impacting US-395 and the surrounding area.
Firefighters continue to mop up around Markleeville and Grover Hot Springs. Crews on the ground were assisted by helicopters providing water drops. Single-engine air tankers also dropped retardant to protect communications towers on Hawkins Peak. On the northeast portion of the fire, point protection around structures remains a priority for firefighters. Crews are working a night shift again tonight.
Evacuations: Today, the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office ordered mandatory evacuations for the Blue Lakes Road area at 11:30 a.m. and the Mesa Vista area at about 3 p.m. Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs and campground area, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Alpine Village, Woodfords, East Fork Resort and the community of Hung A Lel Ti are under still under evacuation orders.
Closures: Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is open west of the Highway 89 and Highway 4 junction. Please slow down and drive with caution in the area as fire crews continue to work. Refer to https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ for closure specifics.
The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Carson Pass (Highway 88) and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4).
Weather and Smoke: Temperatures are expected to warm up over the coming days. Carson Valley and surrounding areas can expect to continued impacts from smoke and ash fall. Individuals with compromised respiratory systems are encouraged to limit outdoor exposure, if possible.
TFR: A temporary flight restriction is in place. Details can be found at https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_1_1436.html
Fire Information:
• Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/
• Facebook: @HumboldtToiyabeNF #TamarackFire
• Twitter: @HumboldtToiyabe #TamarackFire
• Fire Information Number: 775-446-5438
Incident Management Team: Rocky Mountain Team 1 (IC-Dallas) was in-briefed today and will assume command of the fire from Great Basin Team 3 (IC-Bollier) tomorrow at 6 a.m.
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No Subject
Posted on: 2021-07-20 04:37:27
By: Anonymous
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"Let's wait and see if it burns down Gardnerville." --USFS
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 05:53:59
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All USFS employees shall be granted a gold star for this
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 06:53:00
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Thank you to everyone helping in the fire.
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 07:48:45
By: Anonymous
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Yes. Love the way those with no experience or firefighting knowledge judge from afar. For the record, it's your beloved McClintock who has blocked additional funding on several occasions saying that firefighters are not "skilled labor."
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Re: $$$$ Over People & Homes. . .
Posted on: 2021-07-20 08:04:43
By: Anonymous
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This is a tragedy of the worst kind - It could and should have been prevented!!!
The USFS is incapable of managing the forest. . .
Purge management in the USFS and bring in new-blood that better understands the MISSION here and FIRE probabilities.
These guy's screwed up BIG TIME and need to GO!!!
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Re: $$$$ Over People & Homes. . .
Posted on: 2021-07-20 08:22:44
By: Anonymous
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Let’s all wait and see how long it takes Nevada to suppress this once it enters that state!! Praying big time we have no more fires! Big time. They can’t handle one little lone two!
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Re: $$$$ Over People & Homes. . .
Posted on: 2021-07-20 08:48:26
By: Anonymous
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Common sence and professional knowledge overrides any and all politics! Leave politicians out of this. Just another excuse, no coverup here!
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Re: $$$$ Over People & Homes. . .
Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:32:12
By: Anonymous
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That's the problem, USFS treats fires as politics and ignores common sense
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Re: $$$$ Over People & Homes. . .
Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:43:39
By: Anonymous
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Funny, I have a good friend who works in the Forest Service. His management team was recently replaced by a different team on a fire. He told me it was all politics in the Forest Service.
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:02:29
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Your Welcome
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:28:14
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Everyone applauds what the firefighters are doing now to save lives and homes. The problem is what wasn't done that the USFS knowingly allowed it to go from .25 acres with no suppression efforts on their part.
How horrible it must be to be a firefighter putting you life on the line for a fire that should have never been fought!!
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No Subject
Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:12:43
By: Anonymous
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Put John Buckley and the Sierra Club on the front lines! Whadda you say mister Libtard?
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:29:23
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Great Idea
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 09:29:42
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^What do I say????? FUK TRUMP.
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Posted on: 2021-07-20 10:31:57
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Repeated Profanity from this IP Address
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