2021 Fire/Smoke Impact Reports

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Inyo NF:

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Inyo NF:

Incident Start Date: July 12, 2021 Cause: Lightning Acreage: 2,965 Containment: 96%
Hand Crews: 3 Engines: 6 Helicopters: 2 Total Personnel: 331

Yesterday produced heavy rainfall and lightning over the fire area. The fireline held and firefighters continued to mop up, monitor, patrol, and haul in equipment. Fire within the interior continues to burn inside the containment lines in interior islands. While new fires are still possible, yesterday’s rain should decrease the risk for new starts making large runs. Today, firefighters will repair and rehabilitate roads and areas around the incident to restore any damage that may have occurred.

This is the last day CIIMT 14 will be managing the fire. They will turn command of the fire back to the Inyo NF tomorrow at 7 am. Resources will be released when they are no longer needed so they can be available for other fires in and out of the region.

The Big Springs and Bald Mountain Springs Campgrounds will remain closed while the fire is still active and firefighting resources are still in the area. Roads in the immediate vicinity will also remain closed to the public: North of the Owens River Rd. (2S07), east of Highway 395, west of Forest Rd. 1S17, and south of Highway 120. (See Forest Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/inyo/alerts-notices/...)

Fire Restrictions remain in effect for the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Campfires are allowed only in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. A portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used with a valid wilderness or California Campfire Permit in dispersed areas. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle, building, a developed recreation site, or in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of flammable material.

InciWeb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7656/
Forest Facebook https://www.facebook.com/inyonf
Twitter pages: https://twitter.com/Inyo_NF

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Rocky Mountain Type I Incident Management Team:

Special Notes: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Team members are mainly from Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Dan Dallas is Incident Commander.

Please note that the Tamarack Fire phone numbers and social media links have changed. Please use the numbers and links in this update.

A virtual fire information meeting will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. Details on how to access the meeting are still developing, so please check our Facebook or InciWeb pages or call our information phone for instructions prior to the meeting.

Current Situation:
Tamarack Fire is approximately 39,045 acres and is 0% contained. Nearly 1,100 personnel are working on the fire and more resources are on order. The objective for managing the fire is full suppression, and all efforts will be directed towards meeting that objective with public and firefighter safety foremost in mind.

As a fire gets larger and additional resources are brought in, the fire is broken into geographic areas called Branches and Divisions to help focus suppression efforts and to help with supervisory span of control. We will use these terms in our updates to provide specific information about each part of the fire perimeter. Branches and Divisions are shown on the fire maps.

Branch I: Today in Division K, firefighters will focus on improving the existing dozer and hand firelines on the north side of the fire and extending them further to the east. In Division O, where the fire was very active yesterday, the focus will be on looking for options for direct and indirect fireline construction that will prevent further movement to the east. This is the highest priority for today. Along Hwy 395, a structure protection group will be conducting structure assessments and doing structure preparation where needed in the event the fire makes another push to the east and impacts the area.

Branch II: Fire personnel in Divisions T and Z on the south end of the fire will be scouting the area looking for options for fireline construction. There has been little recent fire movement in this area, so it is lower priority than other areas of the fire. Once additional resources arrive, fireline construction in the area will begin.

Branch III: On the west side of the fire in Division F, the fire was active into the night, burning west of CA-89 and south of CA-88. This is another high priority area of the fire. The structure protection group will be providing point protection as needed in Sierra Pines, Woodford, and around other structures in the division. Firefighters will be scouting for potential direct fireline options. Division A will be monitored today pending arrival of additional resources that have been ordered.

Weather & Fuel Conditions: About 0.05” of rain fell on the fire yesterday, and a few isolated lightning strikes occurred on the fire’s north side. The next several days will bring a warming and drying trend with light upslope winds changing to the SW at 10-15 mph in the afternoons, gusting to 25 on ridgetops. Fuels remain very dry and fire behavior will continue to be aggressive, with potential for high rates of fire spread.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions: For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices, visit https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/AlertCenter.aspx.... For the latest on area, road, and trail closures and fire restrictions on National Forest lands, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/alerts-1069notices/... .

Temporary Flight Restriction (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Tamarack Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Whenever a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Tamarack Fire Statistics:
Size: 39,045 acres
Containment: 0%
Total Personnel: 1,069
Location: Markleeville, CA
Reported: July 4, 2021
Cause: Lightning

For More Information:
Public Information Phone: 775-434-8629
Public email: 2021.tamarack@firenet.gov
Media Phone: 775-434-8110
Media email: mediatamarack@gmail.com
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamarack_fire
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCllqup_9I-v-O6woWUCATfA/videos

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Inyo NF:

Dexter Fire - Management of the Dexter Fire has transitioned back to the forest as a Type 4 incident. There has been no change in the acreage or containment and the fire area closure remains in place. Crews continue mop-up and suppression repair activities. Closure information, maps, photos and updates are posted on InciWeb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7656/.

Glacier Fire - The Glacier Fire is now 95% contained and remains 49 acres. No closures are in effect. A hotshot crew continues improving and strengthening containment lines and finding and extinguishing hotspots. Updates for the Glacier Fire are posted on InciWeb at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7668/.

Lightning Fires - The two small fires that were reported near Volcano Meadow and Templeton Mountain in the Golden Trout Wilderness have shown no signs of growth. A third was reported this morning near Summit Meadow near the Olancha Pass Trail. A crew will be making their way into the Summit Fire to start building containment lines with helicopter support as needed. Updates will be posted on Facebook www.facebook.com/inyonf and Twitter pages: https://twitter.com/Inyo_NF. If any one of these fires grows larger in size, a separate InciWeb page will be created.

Reconnaissance flights continue as needed to check for new lightning-caused fires following the last round of thunderstorms. As the area warms and dries new fires may be discovered. These lightning holdovers can be discovered up to a week after a storm. Thunderstorms are in the forecast again for Sunday and Monday, July 25-26,

Smoke from wildfires in neighboring forests is drifting into the Eastern Sierra. When you smell wildfire smoke, the best way to prevent breathing harmful particles is to stay indoors with windows & doors shut and AC set to recirculate. Also, HEPA-rated air cleaners can reduce indoor particulate matter by 90%. For more information on keeping yourself and family members safe from wildfire smoke, please visit https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/protecting-yours ... fire-smoke. For current wildfire locations, smoke drift and air quality information, visit: https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Fire Restrictions remain in effect for the Inyo National Forest and Bishop Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Campfires are allowed only in developed campgrounds and recreation sites. A portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel may be used with a valid wilderness or California Campfire Permit in dispersed areas. Smoking is only allowed within an enclosed vehicle, building, a developed recreation site, or in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of flammable material.

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Stanislaus NF:

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Rocky Mountain Type 1 Incident Management Team:

Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Special Note: The Rocky Mountain Area Type 1 Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire yesterday at 6:00 am. A public fire information briefing was held last night, it may be viewed at www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo under videos or on https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo.

Current Situation:
Last night, the Tamarack Fire crossed the state line a short distance into Douglas County, Nevada. It remains west of Hwy 395. The fire is approximately 40,000 acres and is 0% contained. Over 1,200 personnel are working on the fire and more resources are on order. Voluntary evacuations were issued for all residents in Leviathan Mine Rd. west of Hwy 395 and Holbrook Junction areas last night. Residents can utilize the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Community Center as an evacuation site. Active fire behavior continued in areas where fire has been established. Firefighting operations are continuing throughout the night. Night operations include firing operations, when conditions are right, and structure protection.

Public and firefighter safety is our highest priority. As firefighters are working along the highways and roads, we ask for your patience and request the public to limit travel to give the firefighters safe space to work.

Branch I: Division O is a high priority and will see active fire. Last night, the fire crossed the Leviathan Mine Road and did cross into Nevada. The fire is approximately 3 miles west of Hwy 395. Crews worked off Hwy 395 building dozer and hand line with the goal of keeping the fire west of the highway. NV Energy will have crews with masticators working to protect the powerlines. Structure protection continues to focus on assessment and preparation. In Division K, crews continued mop up activities, improving dozer and hand lines, working to secure the fireline. Today, resources will continue to construct indirect line between Leviathan Road and the East Fork Carson River to create a barrier between the main fire and Hwy 395. Fire activity is expected to pick up this afternoon due to continued hot, dry weather.

Branch II: In the southeastern portion of the fire, in Divisions T and Z, fire behavior increased in the afternoon. The Division Supervisor and Branch Director continued to scout the area, assessing options for indirect and direct fireline construction. As additional resources arrive, crews will begin to construct fireline in the area.

Branch III: Division F, the northwest side of the fire, is another high priority area. Yesterday, there was active fire in the heavy fuels mainly due to slope alignment. Crews were putting in hand and dozer line near Hwy 88 to hold the fire south of the highway. Today, crews will strengthen the dozer line above Zelmer Road to the Carson River. A portion of Hwy 88 has been closed due to heavy fire traffic and firefighters working in the area. Hwy 89 continues to be closed throughout the fire area. Structure protection will continue to provide point protection as needed in Sierra Pines, Woodfords, Mesa Vista, Markleeville and Grover Hot Springs, along with other structures in the division.

Weather & Fuel Conditions:
Dry southwest airflow continues over the region. Unstable conditions remain with a HAINES of 5 this afternoon. The Haines index is used to indicate the potential for wildfire growth by measuring the stability and dryness of the air over a fire. The warming and drying trend continues through the week with breezy afternoon and evening “Zephyr” winds. The winds will be the driver of the fire with wind gusts of 22-25 mph predicted for today. Fuels remain very dry and fire behavior will continue to be aggressive, with potential for high rates of fire spread. Temperatures will be warmer, 78–88 degrees, and humidity will be drier at 10 – 20%.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions: For the latest information about pre-evacuation or evacuation notices, visit: https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/AlertCenter.aspx...

For the latest on area, road, and trail closures and fire restrictions on National Forest lands, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/alerts-1069notices/... .

Temporary Flight Restriction (TRF): A TFR is in place over the Tamarack Fire. Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Whenever a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Tamarack Fire Statistics:
Size: 39,045 acres*
Containment: 0%
Total Personnel: 1,219
Location: Markleeville, CA
Reported: July 4, 2021
Cause: Lightning
* Acreage has fluctuated as better mapping is being established. The acreage will be updated to reflect current acres on Inciweb and FB.

For More Information:
Public Information Phone: 775-434-8629
Public email: 2021.tamarack@firenet.gov
Media Phone: 775-434-8110
Media email: mediatamarack@gmail.com
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamarack_fire
Youtube: https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo

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Lassen NF:

The Lassen National Forest (LNF) implements Forest Order 06-21-05 to expand the Dixie Fire Closure Order. This Closure Order supersedes Forest Order 06-21-03 and closes specifically identified roads and trails to protect public health and safety. The Dixie Fire is exhibiting extreme fire behavior and has grown to over 40,500 acres.

This Closure Order will facilitate unimpeded ingress and egress for fire and other emergency responders and owners, lessees, and land residents in the area. We are limiting the public’s exposure to fire danger and impaired visibility due to smoke. The LNF prohibits the public from going into or within the Dixie Fire Closure Area or any National Forest System Roads or trails described in Exhibits A & B. (See attached). This Order goes into effect on July 16, 2021, through September 30, 2021

We consulted externally with CALFIRE, Butte County Sheriff’s Office, and Plumas County Sheriff’s Office while considering the specifics for the closure. Internally, we consulted with the USFS employees with expertise in fire management prevention, law enforcement, and public affairs were all contacted and involved in developing this closure order.
“For public safety for visitors, we have chosen to close these roads and trails to minimize any potential threats to the community and to provide general security measures,” said Deb Bumpus, Forest Supervisor, LNF.

The following persons are exempt from this Order:
· Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
· Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for the use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
· Owners or lessees of land in the Dixie Fire Closure Area, to the extent necessary to access their land.
For additional information, visit the LNF Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/lassen or by following us on Facebook or Twitter.

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Lassen NF:

Fire conditions came into alignment Monday afternoon with an unstable atmosphere with produced localized strong winds and high fire intensity from a large convective plume. Firefighters describe this fire behavior as being “plume dominated.” The well developed convection column contributed to long-range spotting from glowing firebrands which were lifted to maximum height and transported by the winds in multiple directions. U.S. Forest Service-Plumas National Forest Lassen National Forest Butte County Sheriff Lassen County Sheriff's Office Plumas County Sheriff's Office

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https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7703/ ... ChL1fAMvtU

Near Lake Isabella. 1,752 Acres, 5% contained.

Hikers on the JMT have reported smelling smoke at Mather Pass from this fire.

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Eldorado NF:

SUMMIT FIRE & OTHER LIGHTNING FIRES - Eldorado National Forest firefighters have been working on 5 lightning fires today.

The first 4 that were reported yesterday are less than 1 acre and are in patrol status or contained:
• Cody and East fires near Cody Lake, Placerville RD
• Buckskin and Cat fires near Cat Creek, Amador RD

The Summit Fire in the Mokelumne Wilderness on the Amador Ranger District is estimated at 8-10 acres. The fire is burning in the Summit Creek drainage at a moderate rate of spread in very remote, steep terrain.
Resources on the Summit Fire include 1 T2 helicopter, and 4 T1 helicopters. All 3 modules of Iron Mountain hand crew are being shuttled in and smoke jumpers have been ordered.
You can monitor the forest Twitter feed for initial attack fire information – Twitter also feeds onto the forest website.