Tamarack Fire Structure Damage Report Finalized for Alpine County
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2021 10:22 AM
Markleeville, CA...Alpine County in conjunction with CAL FIRE finalized the structure damage report and interactive map for Alpine county residents to check on the status of their structures. This application is updating every 24 hours with additional information. Residents can type in the address in the address or zoom in on the map to determine structure status. Visitors to the page may need to scroll down to see the interactive map in their browser.
Tamarack Fire July 23rd Morning Update With Briefing Video. 58,417 Acres, 4% Containment, 1,353 Total Personnel
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2021 11:05 AM
Markleeville, CA...Planned Actions for today: Branch I (northeast side of fire) - Secure line in DIV K, finish prep on dozerline in K south of China Springs Youth Camp. Prepare for burnout and structure protection along US Highway 395. Identify contingency east of Highway 395 and secure major spot fire east of the highway. Branch II (south side of fire) - continue to scout indirect Line opportunities. Branch III (west side of fire) - Prep and hold Highway 88 and Crystal Springs area. Scout opportunities from Hawkins communication site to A/F Division break. Structure - Continue to assess and prep structures along US Highway 395. Mop up and secure around structures in Woodfords, Grover Hot Springs, and Markleeville areas.
The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 - August 1st!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2021 05:13 PM
Bear Valley, CA...The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 - August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps.
Alpine Co Sheriff Orders Mandatory Evacuations on Hwy 4 from Jct Hwy 89 to Ebbets Pass Due to Tamarack Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2021 09:17 PM
Markleeville, CA...Alpine County Sheriff's Office orders the Mandatory Evacuation of State Route 4 from the junction of State Route 89 to Ebbetts Pass. (Silver City Corridor). Road Closures Highway 88 is closed from the Nevada Stateline to Pickets Junction. State Route 89 Junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395. State Route 4 from the junction of Statue Route 89 to Ebbett’s Pass
Tamarack Fire July 22 Morning Update. 50,129 Acres, 4% Containment, 1,213 Personnel on Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2021 10:18 AM
Markleeville, CA...The Tamarack Fire started as a lightning strike in the Mokelumne Wilderness on a rocky ridgetop with sparse fuels and natural barriers to fire spread. Friday, July 16 high winds caused rapid downslope fire spread. With this change in the fire, resources were quickly dispatched to the site. Additional resources were ordered, including very Large Air Tankers (VLAT), Single Engine Airtankers (SEATS) and helicopters.
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Traffic Update....Portions of State Routes 4, 88, 89 & 395 Closed Due to Tamarack Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2021 01:32 PM
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed portions of State Routes 4, 88, 89 and 395 in the Sierra Nevada due to the Tamarack Fire that has consumed more than 50,000 acres and is 4 percent contained, according to Tamarack Fire Information.
2,500 Acre Tamarack Spot Fire on East of Hwy 395 Near Holbrook Junction
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2021 07:36 PM
Gardnerville, CA...The spot fire east of Hwy 395 near Holbrook Junction has been growing rapidly, despite firefighters’ diligent efforts to contain it. Aerial resources estimated the spot at about 2,500 acres as of 4:10 p.m. Firefighters on the ground and aircraft continue to battle the growing spot under exceptionally difficult weather and fuel conditions. #TamarackFire
The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 - August 1st!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2021 09:02 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The 2021 Bear Valley Music Festival is July 23 - August 1st! Order your tickets now & make plans for your summer musical adventures in the California Alps.
Tamarack Fire Morning Operations Update, 39,045 Acres, O% Containment, 1,219 Souls Working Fire!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/21/2021 10:08 AM
Markleeville, CA...Extremely dry conditions continue to challenge firefighters as they work to contain the Tamarack Fire. Operations Section Chief Pat Seekins has an update on the fire and the Incident Management Team's strategy for today in this Operations Briefing.
Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through July 27th! Shop Local & Save!!
Posted by: News_Desk on 07/21/2021 10:20 AM
Arnold, CA...Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! They have also implemented enhanced safety, cleaning and social distancing procedures in the store. These include plastic shields between staff and public in the checkstands. Click on an image below for full sized version.
