Angora Fire News Release #10
Incident: Angora Wildland Fire
Released: 6/30/2007
Today's Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007, 7:00 a.m.
Start Date : June 24, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
Location: South of Lake Tahoe and east of Fallen Leaf Lake
Acreage: 3,100 acres Containment: 80% Expected Containment: 07/03/07
Fuel Type: Heavy Timber Injuries: 3
Cause: Campfire, no suspects (Tip Hotline: (800) 468-4408)
Fire Resources: 1,698
Engines: 73 Engines Crews: 38 Helicopters: 4 Water Tenders: 10
Camp Crews: 2 Persons: 1,332 Overhead: 239
Discussion:
- Fire activity will be light today. Todays expected winds are southwest 5- 10 mph. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70s.
- Crews will continue perimeter control operations to threatened communities. Line improvement and mop up activities will continue to be completed 300 feet interior of the line and snags will felled 500 feet interior of the line.
- All remaining areas previously evacuated and closed due to the Angora Fire will be open to residents. Angora Ridge remains closed.
Fire restrictions are in effect outside of fee campgrounds: No open fires or charcoal barbeques, propane only is allowed with a 2007 fire permit. No Fireworks allowed in any area.
Current fire information can be obtained by calling:
Joint Information Center: (530)542-6006,
Incident Command Post: (530)541-9205/9206,
Forest Supervisor's Office: (530)543-2842/2824.
