Tamarack Fire July 21 Evening Update. 43,900 Acres, 1,213 Souls Fighting the Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2021 11:14 PM
Markleeville, CA...Fire activity has increased on the Tamarack Fire this afternoon. In Division F, firefighters are reporting winds out of the northwest. The fire is still south of the CA-88 road and west of the CA-89 road. Crews will continue to work in this area to keep the fire from crossing the road. In Division O, the fire has advanced further to the east and has reached the dozer line behind the Spring Valley Subdivision. Firefighters are currently holding the fire on the dozer line. Flames are visible from the highway. Due to an increase in fire traffic and fire firefighters working in the area, Hwy 395 has been closed. Crews have been establishing indirect fireline as a means to protect structures along the highway.
Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Providing Escorts Into Tamarack Burn Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2021 09:53 AM
Markeleeville, CA...Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on July 20, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be determined by fire activity. If you are interested in receiving an escort to your residence please proceed to Mad Dog Café located at 290 Old Pony Express Way, Markleeville, CA 96120.
Traffic & Fire Update....Tamarack Fire Closes Hwy 88 from Picketts to NV State Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2021 02:46 PM
Woodfords, CA...This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at 02:42 pm. Hwy 88 is now closed from Picketts Junction to the Nevada State Line because of the Tamarack Fire. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.
Tamarack Fire Update & Progression Towards Hwy 88 Corridor from CHP South Lake Tahoe
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 01:43 PM
Markleeville, CA...A meeting took place at the Command Post in Gardnerville, NV at 1000 hours. The following is the most up to date information: The fire is still at 25,000 acres but due to smoke overhead the Fire Service has not been able to get an accurate estimate or location of the fire on both the eastern and western edges. Updates on the size should be made sometime today or at the 1900 hours meeting this evening.
Alpine Sheriff's Office Evacuation Orders Now Include Mesa Vista & Blue Lakes Road Areas
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 03:22 PM
Markleeville, CA...The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Blue Lakes Road effective 11:30 AM on July 19, 2021. They are asking all residents and visitors to safely leave the area. Mandatory Evacuation: Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs and campground area, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Alpine Village, Woodfords, East Fork Resort and Hung A Lel Ti, Blue Lakes Rd.
Tamarack Fire Causes Highway Closure on State Route 89 in Alpine County
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 03:52 PM
Alpine County, CA...The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire.
Tamarack Fire Grows to 39,045 Acres, 1,069 Personnel, Fire Edging Towards State Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2021 10:35 PM
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.
