MODIS Map, Friday at 4:30 A.M.
Evening Smoke Update for 7/23 and 7/24
NOTE: Maps represent approximate information.
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Update 6:07 P.M. Tamarack Fire is now at 59,112 Acres, with 4% Containment.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/23/2021, 6:07:30 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 | 1,425 |
| Size | 59,112 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, Pinyon-Juniper and brush fuel types with high rates of spread. Crowning, torching, and running fire behavior. Short and mid-range spotting is prolific in lower elevation fuels. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Branch I - Hold fire south of China Spring. Secure Hwy 395 slopover. Secure structures along Hwy 395, Topaz Ranch Estates, and Smith Valley. Branch II - continue to scout indirect Line opportunities from Leviathan Peak west to Q/T break. Branch III - Hold fire south of Hwy 88. Secure structures in Crystal Springs. Hold fire east of Rocky Spine Ridge. Structure - Secure structures along Hwy 395, Spring Valley, and Holbrook. Night Operations - Patrol and secure structures along Hwy 88 and Hwy 395. Conduct firing operations as conditions allow (BR I and III). |
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Very active to extreme fire behavior. High rates of spread with torching and spotting associated with brush and Pinyon-Juniper fuel types. 24 hours: Continued extreme to active fire behavior. Fire spread primarily to the East. |
| Remarks |
Acreage estimated from NIROPS flight: 1930 7/22/2021 |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Today's weather was mostly sunny. High Temps 79-89. Min RH 15-20%. Mostly sunny. Upslope 4-8 mph with NW 10-15 G25 late in the afternoon and evening mainly on the Nevada side. HAINES 5 Tonight-Clear with smoke. Min Temp 50-60. Max humidity around 35-45%. Localized downcanyon winds. Saturday-Mostly sunny. High Temps 79-89. Min RH 15-20%. Upslope 4-8 mph with NW 10-15 G25 late in the afternoon and evening mainly on the Nevada side. HAINES 5 |
Update: Structure Damage Report Finalized (pdf 147 kb)
Update 4:10 P.M. A virtual public fire information briefing will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. It may be viewed on our Facebook site, www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo or on Youtube, https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo and will be shown at the evacuation centers.
Update 3:00 P.M. Congressman Tom McClintock Requests California Governor Gavin Newsom Declare a State of Emergency for the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County
Update 2:35 P.M. Per Caltrans: Road closures remain in place: - SR 89 is closed. - U.S. 395 is closed to through traffic at Sonora Junction - Vehicles can still access Coleville & Walker - Nevada-bound traffic can detour on SR 182
Update:
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July 23, 2021 - Tamarack Fire in Alpine County Morning Update: 58,417 Acres with 4% Containment.
Incident Information
Basic Information
| Current as of | 7/23/2021, 9:07:36 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 | 1,353 |
| Size | 58,417 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 |
Extreme Running Short Crown Runs Short-range Spotting Extreme fire behavior observed and is expected to continue well into the evening. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Branch I (northeast side of fire) - Secure line in DIV K, finish prep on dozerline in K south of China Springs Youth Camp. Prepare for burnout and structure protection along US Highway 395. Identify contingency east of Highway 395 and secure major spot fire east of the highway. Branch II (south side of fire) - continue to scout indirect Line opportunities. Branch III (west side of fire) - Prep and hold Highway 88 and Crystal Springs area. Scout opportunities from Hawkins communication site to A/F Division break. Structure - Continue to assess and prep structures along US Highway 395. Mop up and secure around structures in Woodfords, Grover Hot Springs, and Markleeville areas. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Poor humidity recovery will result in continued very active to extreme fire behavior into the evening hours. High rates of spread with torching and spotting associated with both running and backing fire. 24 hours: Burning conditions expected to be similar to Thursday with continued extreme to active fire behavior. Fire spread primarily to the North and East. |
| Remarks |
Acreage estimated from NIROPS flight: 2000 7/21/2021 |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Today's weather was mostly sunny. High Temps 79-89. Min RH 15-20%. WSW 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%. Localized downcanyon winds. Friday-Mostly sunny. High Temps 79-89. Min RH 15-20%. Upslope 4-8 mph with NW 10-15 G25 late in the afternoon and evening mainly on the Nevada side. HAINES 5 |
