Evening Update: After a day of extreme fire behavior, the Tamarack Fire continues to burn actively. Humidity recovery overnight is expected to be poor with light winds continuing to influence fire conditions. With the burn period extending into the night, firefighters are engaging in structure protection around the fire protecting homes and infrastructure in communities affected. A more detailed update will be provided in the morning.
Smoke Outlook for 7/22 - 7/23
Update for Tamarack Fire at 5:30 P.M.
The spot fire east of Hwy 395 near Holbrook Junction has been growing rapidly despite firefighters’ diligent efforts to contain it. Aerial resources estimated the spot at about 2,500 acres as of 4:10 P.M. Firefighters on the ground and aircraft continue to battle the growing spot under exceptionally difficult weather and fuel conditions.
Update 10:48 A.M. Per Caltrans:
U.S. 395 is closed to through traffic from north of Sonora Junction to the Nevada State Line. - State Route 89/Monitor Pass is closed.
- State Route 108/Sonora Pass is open, but through traffic traveling east can only head south on 395.
The detour for Nevada-bound traffic is State Route 182. -
Holbrook Junction remains closed, so vehicles driving into Nevada will need to head toward Yerington to continue north.
Travelers are able to access the towns of Walker and Coleville. - Caltrans may further change the parameters of these road closures as the #TamarackFire continues. - For information on fire closures in Nevada, please follow
Update 10:25 A.M.
PETSITTERS AND ANIMAL RESCUE RELAY OFFER ANIMAL EVACUATION ASSISTANCE FOR ANIMALS DISPLACED BY THE TAMARACK FIRE.
Utilize the contacts below for more information regarding animal displacement, relocation and shelter needs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Heidi - Animal Rescue Relay 775-233-3365
Kelly - Animal Rescue Relay 775-230-4117
Debra - Pet Sitters Plus 775-690-2893
Road Conditions Please go to the following link for updated road conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/
Evacuee Information
Alpine County in collaboration with Douglas County and Douglas County Community Services established an evacuation shelter at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located at 1329 Waterloo Ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410. It is recommended that any evacuees needing shelter, food or supplies go to the location and register. Additionally, anyone looking for information on evacuees should check in at the registration desk.
Fire Information & Public Information · Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo #TamarackFire · Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamarack_fire #TamarackFire
· Fire Information Number: 775-434-8629 · Email: 2021.tamarack@firenet.gov · Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCllqup_9I-v-O6woWUCATfA/videos
Update: Evacuee Access & Escorts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 9:30 AM – 12 PM and 1:30 PM to 5 PM on July 22, 2021. Locations in the evacuation area are dependent on fire activity. Additional escorts on future dates will be determined by fire activity. If you are interested in receiving an escort to your residence please proceed to the Nevada/California Stateline located on Foothill Rd.
Evacuee Information
Alpine County in collaboration with Douglas County and Douglas County Community Services established an evacuation shelter at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located at 1329 Waterloo Ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410. It is recommended that any evacuees needing shelter, food or supplies go to the location and register. Additionally, anyone looking for information on evacuees should check in at the registration desk.
July 22, 2021 - Tamarack Fire in Alpine County Morning Update: 50,129 Acres with 4% Containment
Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/22/2021, 9:03:55 AM |
| 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 | 50,129 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 4% |
| 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 |
