![]() ![]() The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said a fire broke out early Friday near Cascade Lake around 1:30 a.m. He said there has been rain on and off throughout the day in the area. He said pets will also be accommodated as needed. Those that are in need of overnight shelter will be helped at this site. He said about 12 people have stopped by for information. Red Cross Volunteer John Garosalos said the evacuation center at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center has been set up. ROAD CLOSURES: Highway 89 from Fallen Leaf Road to Bayview Campground.įIREFIGHT: 34 engines, 8 fire crews and 4 water tenders. Many evacuations are as firefighters continue to make sure trees in the area are safe.Īn evacuation center has been established at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. A second evacuation center is now open at the Rideout Community Center located at 740 Timberland Lane, in Tahoe City.Įvacuation teams are on standby for Emerald Bay State Park and Vikingsholm. The evacuation north of Bayview has been released but all other evacuations are still in place. He said 100 firefighters are involved in the fire response.ĮVACUATIONS: 500 homes have been ordered to evacuate in the following neighborhoods: Spring Creek, Cathedral, West shore of Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Properties, Cascade Lake. More are under a voluntary evacuation. Bennett said not structures were damaged in the fire. He said crews are working to make sure any of the damaged trees are safe. He said there was damage to many trees including along Hwy. He said the fire is no longer progressing and he expects an update from fire officials in the next two hours. Evacuations have been released North of Bayview TrailheadįIRE INFO: CAL Fire Information Officer Brice Bennett said firefighters have made substantial progress on the 200 acre fire that started in South Lake Tahoe around 1:30 a.m. There are still mandatory evacuations in Spring Creek, Cathedral, West shore of Fallen Leaf Lake, Cascade Properties, Cascade Lake. He said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Crews are working to clean up the area.ĬAL Fire Information Officer Brice Bennett said firefighters made substantial progress and the fire is no longer progressing. 89 remains closed because of significant damage to trees along the highway. There are 100 fire fighters working the fire, that started around 1:30 a.m. FIRE INFO: CAL Fire is reporting that the Emerald Fire, near Cascade Lake and Emerald Bay, in South Lake Tahoe is 80 percent contained. ![]()
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