#LAKE TAHOE FIRE UPDATE#

More than 88% of California – where 15 large wildfires continue to burn – has been classified in extreme drought by the US Drought Monitor. Most of the American west continues to be stricken by drought. The climate crisis has provoked extreme fire behavior and primed the parched landscape for ignition. And we did the best that we could,” he said Tuesday night. “The fire burned through there extremely fast, extremely hot. Cal Fire division chief Erich Schwab said some homes burned, but it was too early to know how many. The fire crossed two major highways earlier in the week and swept down slopes into the Tahoe Basin, where firefighters working in steep terrain were protecting remote cabins. “With those winds, as ran through the forest it created what’s called an active crown fire run, where the fire actually goes from treetop to treetop,” Vollmer said. Stephen Vollmer, a fire behavior analyst for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), said embers were being cast up to a mile out in front of the fire, creating new ignition points, including in some parts of the dense forest that have not burned since 1940 or before. Pushed by strong winds, the Caldor fire has expanded in recent days.

Residents of Douglas county in Nevada were told to leave on Tuesday, although casinos were excluded. A day earlier, roughly 22,000 residents jammed the city’s main artery for hours after they were ordered to leave as the fire advanced. The Caldor fire was 3 miles (5km) outside South Lake Tahoe by Tuesday afternoon, Cal Fire battalion chief Henry Herrera told KGO-TV. The Caldor fire did not make as strong a push toward Tahoe as it did the previous day, said the operations section chief, Tim Ernst, as winds came up less strong than expected and bulldozers made progress creating fire lines.īut with forecasters warning that there will be swirling, gusty winds all Wednesdaycrews face a hard fight to keep the fire from reaching homes in the town of South Lake Tahoe in California and expanding into Nevada. Officials said on Wednesday that, so far, that area had been spared damage to structures.īut further east, officials warned the flames could surge into steep and difficult terrain, where knee-high brush and other “volatile fuels” could lead to explosive conditions that contribute to rapid spread.Ī red flag warning issued for critical fire weather in the area will last into Wednesday night, but meteorologists said the strong gusts would begin to subside, along with the erratic winds that made the fire harder to fight. That section of the fire is bumping up against a community in South Lake Tahoe where residents worked for years to prepare. The fire is pushing east and firefighters are working to keep it moving in that direction, away from homes.

#LAKE TAHOE FIRE UPDATE#

Thank you to the thousands of firefighters and emergency crews who continue to bravely battle wildfires across California.By Wednesday afternoon, officials shared a hopeful update on the firefight, with crews from across the country working to keep the flames out of South Lake Tahoe. We are working with our employees who have been evacuated to help them find housing while they are displaced.

Our hearts go out to the Sierra-at-Tahoe team, whose beloved ski resort faced the Caldor Fire head-on last night, and to the many others in the Tahoe community who have fled their homes and businesses. If you have lodging booked at the Village at Squaw Valley, please email for help canceling your stay. Cancelled events include: Bluesdays, First Street Yoga, Guitar Strings & Chicken Wings, and Alpine Wine Fest. The Aerial Tram and all activities are closed until further notice, and all Village events are cancelled through Labor Day. As many of our employees and neighbors are facing evacuation orders, please refrain from adding cars to our roads when evacuation is the number one priority. While the Caldor Fire is not currently a threat to Alpine Meadows or Olympic Valley, it is imperative that all area resources are concentrated on fighting this fire and getting residents to safety. This is not the time to come to Tahoe for recreation or vacation. You can find additional information and resources on the Caldor Fire here: Travel to the Tahoe area is Not Advised Please be sure to stay alert, be prepared, and check the latest updates from CalFire.

Map of evacuation warning (yellow) and mandatory orders (red) as of August 30, 2021. A red flag warning remains in effect until Wednesday night, and high winds may cause these orders to expand and change quickly. As of Monday morning, South Lake Tahoe and the West Shore of Lake Tahoe to the El Dorado County line are under mandatory evacuation orders. We are devastated watching the Caldor Fire threaten our neighbors in the Tahoe region.

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