![]() More isolated storms were likely around the Reno-Carson and Tahoe regions, and into northwest Nevada and far northeast California.Īside from flash flood concerns for recent burn scars and steep terrain, other impacts include gusty and erratic outflow winds, hail, and frequent lightning, in addition to the localized heavy rainfall. ![]() Highway 50 between 10 am and 1 pm and moving northward. The National Weather Service said thunderstorms were expected Monday south of U.S. All my valuable things." Flames lick at a roadside as the Tamarack Fire burns in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, Calif., on Saturday, July 17, 2021. ![]() "So I got a whole lot of stuff into my RV. "They gave me a good couple of hours before they said, 'You gotta get out now!'" he said. By Monday morning, the of number of firefighters had swelled to over 750.Īmong those forced from their homes was Rodney Pryor, who lives in Shay Creek. The blaze initially overwhelmed the 50 firefighters who were monitoring the fire. The fire was advancing to the north away from the small mountain community. There was zero containment, but the rapidly growing number of firefighters brought in to battle the flames appeared to have save much of Markleeville after the fire nearly encircled the community on Saturday. The fire roared to life on Friday, quickly growing from 500 acres to more than 18,000 acres over the next 36 hours. The fire began as a small smoldering blaze ignited by lightning over the July Fourth holiday. The fire had consumed 23,078 acres as of Monday morning with no containment. Over the weekend, a determined band of firefighters battled the Tamarack Fire's advancing flames, keeping the blaze from entering the heart of the evacuated Sierra community of Markleeville. A firefighter walks towards a home while battling the Tamarack Fire in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, Calif., on Saturday, July 17, 2021. It is divided into five regions: Southern California, Central California, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. The trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and has attracted thousands of hikers. On Sunday, the advancing flames forced federal park officials to shut down he Pacific Crest Trail was also closed between Carson Pass (Highway 88) and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4). The latest reports on the incident estimated the Tamarack Fire has burned more than 25,000 acres as of Monday afternoon. Highway 4 remains open west of the junction. The wildfire also forced the closure of Highway 89 at the Highway 4 intersection. Even if the area receives rain, the fire could remain active, the forest service said. Forest Service said there was a 60 percent chance of rain Monday, with a possibility of flooding in drainages and debris flows on steep terrain in the fire area. Future dates for additional escorts will be determined based on the current fire activity.Īnyone interested in the assistance is advised to go to Mad Dog Cafe at 290 Old Pony Express Way in Markleeville.ĪLSO READ: Dixie Fire Explodes In Size to 40,500 Acres Blown PG&E Power Line Fuses May Have Started Blaze The escorts will take place from 4 p.m and 8 p.m. The Alpine and El Dorado County sheriff's offices on Monday said they are providing escorts for evacuated residents to secure pets, papers and other emergency items. Forest Service: Tamarack Fire Information The evacuation is in addition to existing evacuations for Markleeville, Grover's Hot Springs Park and Campground, Shay Creek, Markleeville Village, the Poor Boy Road area, Carson River Resort, Sierra Pines, Upper and Lower Manzanita, Crystal Springs, Diamond Valley Road, Hung A Le Ti, Alpine Village and Woodfords. The Alpine County Sheriff's Office ordered the mandatory evacuation of Blue Lakes Road which runs west of the fire perimeter. ![]()
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