All of South Lake Tahoe under mandatory evacuation order
Aug 30th, 2021, 02:41 PM
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All of South Lake Tahoe under mandatory evacuation order
All of SLT from Meeks Bay all the way around to the Nevada state line is under a mandatory evacuation order. The only way out for most is Hwy 50 east into Nevada - either over to Carson City or to hwy 28 to northshore. Earlier today it was taking 5+ hours to get from the Y to Glenbrook. 89 is not available - only open for first responders.
Buses are ferrying those without transport to Reno. One cell tower burned so many are not receiving alerts
Buses are ferrying those without transport to Reno. One cell tower burned so many are not receiving alerts
Aug 30th, 2021, 04:33 PM
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I have two friends who have lost historic family cabins in a couple of the colonies along the river/Hwy 50. Not as dire as losing one's primary home/vehicles/business/pets but sad none the less.
Aug 30th, 2021, 06:26 PM
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We know half a dozen families/friends who have lived permanently in the area for decades. We haven't tried to contact them (they're probably just a tad busy at the moment), so we can only hope everything is ok. Fingers crossed for everyone affected.
Aug 31st, 2021, 07:37 AM
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The area threatened had a fire in 2007:
https://flic.kr/p/8p1zsH
and this is what it looked like in July
https://flic.kr/p/2mh9pqe
and I suspect that the cabin from which these photographs were taken is gone.
https://flic.kr/p/8p1zsH
and this is what it looked like in July
https://flic.kr/p/2mh9pqe
and I suspect that the cabin from which these photographs were taken is gone.
Aug 31st, 2021, 04:05 PM
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Its such a horrible/confusing/heartbreaking situation. The summit has been breached and there are fires in Christmas Valley and Meyers while mandatory evacuation orders have been extended into Nevada including Kingsbury Grade and Roundhill. But the Casino hotels at Stateline are not included and they are housing evacuees.
Sep 3rd, 2021, 08:08 AM
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This guy has been doing nearly daily briefings on the Caldor and other fires... Good explanations, interesting wildfire info, and super maps. Today's report:
Also at:
The Lookout ? Talking Wildfire
Also at:
The Lookout ? Talking Wildfire
Sep 3rd, 2021, 08:55 AM
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Such a devastating situation. I'm so sorry for everyone affected by this.
I have cousins who live in southern CA and have had to evacuate in the past due to fires. Fortunately their homes were okay. These fires seem to get worse every year.
I have cousins who live in southern CA and have had to evacuate in the past due to fires. Fortunately their homes were okay. These fires seem to get worse every year.
