Angora Fire News Release #6
Incident: Angora Wildland Fire
Released: 6/27/2007
Contact: Kristi Schroeder, USFS , Chuck Dickson, ICP
Incident Fire Info: LTBMU Forest Supervisor's Office / ICP
Start Date: June 24, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
Location: South of Lake Tahoe and west of Fallen Leaf Lake
Acreage: 3,100 Containment: 44% Expected Containment: July 3, 2007
Fuel type: Heavy timber Injuries: 2 Cause: Under Investigation
Committed Fire Resources: 1,809 (updated numbers not available)
Engines: 186 Crews: 47 Helicopters: 12 Dozers: 2 Water Tenders: 14
Discussion:
· Two U.S. Forest Service firefighters were forced to deploy their fire shelters when the wind direction shifted about 2:30 p.m on Tuesday. The firefighters were uninjured and went to the hospital to be checked over as a precaution.
· Afternoon gusts on Tuesday generated increased fire activity along the north end of the Angora Fire. This resulted in spot fires outside the fire line along Highway 89 and extended the fire perimeter on
the north end by about 200 acres. Firefighters were able to extinguish all the spot fires. During the night crews continued line improvement and have approximately one mile of line left to complete.· Evacuation: Local enforcement agencies instituted additional evacuations based on the threat.
Current evacuations are now listed on the City of South Lake Tahoe website at http://cityofslt.us. As these may change please refer to this site for the latest information. As of 4:00 P.M, Tuesday, June26, 2007 are:
o Gardner Mountain area: The following streets are under mandatory evacuation: 13th Street, Gardner Street, Taylor Way, Panther St., Julie Lane, Clement St., Roger Ave, Shady Lane, Tata Lane.
o The following streets in the Tahoe Keys area are under mandatory evacuation: West Way, Lukins Way.
o The following streets are under voluntary evacuation: 15th St., Venice Dr., and Tahoe Keys area.
· Mandatory evacuations are still in effect for Tahoe Paradise, Fallen Leaf Campground, Tahoe Mountain, and Upper Angora areas.
The Evacuation Center is at South Tahoe Parks and Recreation at1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. (530) 541-2850.
The County Sheriff and City Police Department has established an Evacuation and Re-Entry hot line with information at (530) 573-7966 / 621-5866.
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· Increased winds are predicted today potentially bringing gusts up to 32 mph. A Red Flag warning will be in effect.
· Road Closures: Highway 89 is closed between the intersection with Highway 50 (Y) and Emerald Bay. Fallen Leaf Road remains under checkpoint.
· A Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Middle School
2870 Lake Tahoe Blvd.For All Fire Information: (530) 543-2842 and 2824 or (530) 541-9205
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