Angora Fire News Release #12
Incident: Angora Wildland Fire
Released: 7/2/2007
Cause: Illegal Warming Fire
Current Size: 3,100 acres
Current Information:
Location: South of Lake Tahoe and East of Fallen Leaf Lake
Fire Containment: 100%
Expected Containment: 07/02/07 Cost to date: $11,300,000
Resources Available: 6 Hand Crews, 11 Engines, 1 Helicopter, 1 Water Tender, 1 dozer, 2 Camp Crews,
75 Overhead
Total Personnel: 310 Persons
Fire Activity:
Fire activity is predicted to be light today. Winds will range from 5 to10 mph with temperatures in the mid-seventies. Smoke will continue to be visible within the fire area. However, these interior smokes are deep within the fire and are not a threat to the fireline.
Today's Actions:
Crews are using infrared technology to monitor and secure firelines. Line improvement and mop up activities continue 400 feet into the interior of the line. Today, the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will begin their assessment of the burned area focusing on emergency stabilization of the watershed. At 6:00 tonight the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will resume responsibility for management of the fire.
Evacuations, Closures and Restrictions:
A Forest closure order for the burned area is in effect July 2 through November 30, 2007. All trails and roads leading into the burned area on forest system lands are closed to the public.
Due to very dry fuels, fire restrictions have gone into effect throughout the state of California. A National Fire Prevention Team arrived today to assist local agencies with their prevention needs.
Within the Tahoe Basin area, campfires are only allowed within hosted fee campgrounds. No open fires or charcoal barbeques will be allowed on public lands. Only propane stoves are allowed with a 2007 fire permit. No Fireworks are allowed in any area.
Current fire information can be obtained by calling the Lake Tahoe Basin Forest Supervisors office: (530)543-2600 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
