#FALLEN LEAF LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE#

Some campers at Camp Richardson were seen leaving at 9:30 a.m. Highway 89 is closed just south of Camp Richardson to the Vikingsholm parking lot at Emerald Bay.Īnimal Control officers at at the Camp Richardson Corral in case animals would have to be evacuated. The first is burning on 60 percent state lands, and 40 percent federal lands according to the U.S. He said trees in the fire area had been previously limbed to ten feet, and vegetation had been removed, creating a more park-like setting and leaving not much for the fire to burn. There is no cause of the fire determined at this time.įuel breaks created by forest management crews has been very effective in the fire area according to CalFire Battalion Chief Scott McLean. The fire is burning in the Spring Creek drainage area, between Fallen Leaf Lake, Lake Tahoe and Cascade Lake. Wind gusts up to 70 mph and heavy rains both help, and hinder, fire fighting crews from all over the area that are responding to what is now known as the Emerald Fire. The Califoria Highway Patrol, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Conservation Corps are also at the scene.ġ0:00AM update: A wildland fire burning north of Camp Richardson has consumed 200 acres since starting at 1:30 a.m. 20 engines, 7 crews, 2 water tenders, and 2 dozers are on site with additional resources on order. Unified command has been established with US Forest Service, CalFire, and Lake Valley Fire Department responding.

Very strong winds ahead of the incoming storm system have been fanning the fire in different directions resulting in dangerous rates of spread. The fire started on the west side of Hwy 89 but jumped the road and reached Lake Tahoe. It continues to burn on California State lands at Emerald Bay and Cascade Lake. Forest Service has announced 250 acres have burned at the Emerald Fire which was reported at 1:33 am on Friday, October 14. There are currently 35 engine truck companies fighting the fire along with 8 fire crews and 4 water tenders.ġ1:00AM update: According to Calfire, the Emerald Fire is 200 acres in size and it is now 25 percent contained.Īn evacuation center has been established at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd as well as a second one open at the Rideout Community Center located at 740 Timberland Lane, in Tahoe City.ġ0:15AM update: The U.S. All other evacuations are still in place.

Highway 89 is now closed from Fallen Leaf Road to Bayview Campground, and the evacuation area north of Bayview has been released. The other one, in the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center, remains open as well.ġ2:15PM update: The Emerald Fire area burned remains at 200 acres, and containment is at 25 percent. Second evacuation center now open at the Rideout Community Center located at 740 TImberland Lane in Tahoe City. Hwy 89 North closed from Fallen Leaf Road to Bayview Trailhead The fire activity has substantially died down, but the weather (heavy rain and winds) are creating very dangerous conditions to crews attempting to remove hazardous trees near the roadways, and to power crews attempting to replace damaged power lines and restore power.įurther information will be released when available.Īll voluntary evacuations lifted on Highway 89 North from Bayview Trailhead to Tahoma. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.Ħ:00PM update: The mandatory evacuation listed below will remain in effect throughout the night according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

#FALLEN LEAF LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE#

Once it is open we will update this story.Ħ:21PM update: The Emerald Fire burning north of Camp Richardson is now 80 percent contained, and burned acreage remains at 210 acres.ġ95 firefighting personnel remain on the fire. This is to allow crews to clean up the fallen trees and other debris on, and near, the roadway. CHP estimates Saturday afternoon and Caltrans estimates the road will be closed until Monday. Opening time for Hwy 89 is still unclear.

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