July 21, 2021 - Tamarack Fire in Alpine County Evening Update: 43,900 Acres
Fire activity has increased on the Tamarack Fire this afternoon. In Division F, firefighters are reporting winds out of the northwest. The fire is still south of the CA-88 road and west of the CA-89 road. Crews will continue to work in this area to keep the fire from crossing the road.
In Division O, the fire has advanced further to the east and has reached the dozer line behind the Spring Valley Subdivision. Firefighters are currently holding the fire on the dozer line. Flames are visible from the highway. Due to an increase in fire traffic and fire firefighters working in the area, Hwy 395 has been closed. Crews have been establishing indirect fireline as a means to protect structures along the highway.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/21/2021, 6:33:05 PM |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday July 04th, 2021 approx. 04:00 PM |
| Location | 16 Miles south of Gardnerville, NV |
| Incident Commander | Dan Dallas, IC Bill Hahnenberg, Deputy IC |
| Coordinates | 38.628 latitude, -119.857 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 1,213 |
| Size | 43,900 Acres |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday August 31st, 2021 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved |
Timber (Grass and Understory) Chaparral (6 feet) Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Significant Events |
Active Crowning Short Crown Runs Uphill Runs Fire is burning in mixed conifer and brush fuel types. Fuels with high rates of spread. Short and mid-range spotting. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Continue structure protection efforts at all areas currently being impacted by fire and continue securing established line around Markleeville by mopping up and improving line. Continue line construction along northwest flank in DIV F to limit fire spread to the north towards Highway 88. Staff DIV T as resources become available and begin line construction at Highway 89 progressing to the southwest. Continue structure prep along Highway 395 from Leviathan Road to Topaz Lake. Prep structures in China Spring area. Look for direct and indirect opportunities to protect values at risk. Particularly threatened are values along Highway 395. Evaluate and establish additional Management Action Points. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Very active to extreme fire behavior. High rates of spread with torching and spotting associated with both running and backing fire. 24 hours: Continued extreme to active fire behavior. Fire spread primarily to the North and East. |
| Remarks |
Acreage estimated from FireWatch flight: 0928 7/21/2021 |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Today weather was sunny. High Temps 78-88. Min RH 10-20%. SW 9-14 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon and evening. HAINES 5 Tonight: Clear with smoke. Min Temp 50-60. Max humidity around 35-45%. Thursday: Mostly sunny. High Temps 79-89. Min RH 10-20%. SW 9-14 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon and evening. HAINES 5 |
