Donnell Fire Containment Climbs to 49% & Hwy 108 Reopens
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/19/2018 02:25 PM
Pinecrest, CA...Highway 108 will open today at 4 pm all the way through to Highway 395. Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or deviating from the highway between Eagle Meadow Road (5N01) and Kennedy Meadows Road (6N01). The road to Kennedy Meadows will be open. Crews made progress around the northwest tip of the fire perimeter at Spicer Reservoir and are working to secure the saddle below the Dardanelle. Air support continues in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness assisting the Wildland Fire Modules spiked out in the area. A spot fire was found north of the Donnell Reservoir, a rappel crew will be inserted today to secure that western line. Crews continued mop up and suppression repair along the southern containment line. Hazard tree mitigation remains a priority.
Photos Above By Steve Butts of Donnell Fire as Viewed From Hwy 4 Lookout
Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2018 08:32 AM
Arnold, CA...Join us at the 4th Annual Ebbetts Pass Moose Lodge Car show and Chili Cook-off, Saturday, August 18.
Last year we had an estimated 500 show goers, including the 250 people who tasted the best chili in the county. Thanks to community support we had 25 raffle prizes from day spa passes and dinner gift cards to car supplies. We expect the same great crowd this year.
Arnold, CA...FREE concert in the park at the Bistro! Serving specials, appetizers, a variety of beers and wines, coffee drinks and more during this awesome live event! Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes! Here's a video of the band from a few years ago.
The Donnell Fire Grows to 31,369 Acres, Containment Climbs to 36%
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2018 09:42 AM
Pinecrest, CA...It was a relatively quiet night on the fire. The western edge showed little spread. Yesterday crews were able to get a good line in and made significant progress with containment in this area. Today, additional crews and aircraft are working to complete the line near Spicer Reservoir. A small portion of the fire remains active north of Highway 108 and Kennedy Meadows due to steep rugged terrain and patchy vegetation. Crews are working to complete the last short segment of containment line south of Highway 108 between Douglas Picnic Area and the Bennett Juniper. Portable pumps and hose were brought in to support hand crews. Mop up and suppression repair continues along the southern fire boundary. Drier weather, lower humidity and increased west to southwesterly winds may intensify fire activity this afternoon. With very low fuel moisture and limited recovery overnight, vegetation continues to burn for extended periods. Today is the fifth anniversary of the Rim Fire, the largest wildfire to occur in the Sierra Nevada. Half a decade later, local staff continues to work on restoration efforts.
Live Bret Harte Football Bret Harte 27 Final Orestimba 50
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2018 07:29 PM
Arnold, CA...Live Bret Harte Football. Tonight the Bull Frogs are taking on the Orestimba Warriors. Both sides have been moving the ball well. Bret Harte 27 Final Orestimba 50. Replay will be up later and Thank You for watching.
Donnell Fire Morning Update, 30,079 Acres, 30% Contained, Fire Column North of Spicer
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2018 09:33 AM
Bear Valley, CA...A smoke column is visible from Highway 4 north of Spicer Reservoir. Fire activity in this area increased due to steep, dense vegetation, dry fuels and gusty south and southwestern winds. Uncommon fire activity at night has been observed in the northwestern portion of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Expect increased aviation in the area as air tankers and helicopters make multiple drops to try to moderate fire activity. Hiram historic cabin has been wrapped with fire resistant material and vegetation cleared to protect the structure in the event fire continues to spread north. Additional containment line was completed on the northwest and southeast portions of the fire. With the current conditions including warming temperatures, lower humidity, increased winds up to 25 mph and low fuel moistures, vegetation is incredibly receptive to long distance spotting. Moderate fire activity remains on the northeastern and eastern edges of the fire. Hazard tree mitigation continues along Highway 108.
