Map for Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Note: 1,200 Pixels Wide
NOTE: Maps represent approximate information.
Evening Update: Minimal fire behavior. Gusty winds could increase fire behavior into Tuesday night. Tamarack Fire as of Tuesday evening is still at 68,637 Acres with 82% Containment.
Basic Information
| Current as of | 8/17/2021, 7:00:53 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 | Scott Stephenson, IC Tom Raw, Deputy IC |
| Incident Description | This Incident Continues To Be Managed With A Full Suppression Strategy, However Steep Inaccessible Terrain In Division Alpha Necessitates A Suppression Strategy Of Confinement. |
| Coordinates | 38.628 latitude, -119.857 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 283 |
| Size | 68,637 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 82% |
| 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 |
Minimal Creeping Smoldering |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
Divs K & O - Keep fire south of China Spring and west of Highway 395. Keep fire south of Highway 88 and east of Blue Lake Road. Continue right sizing organization. Div K, O and Q in patrol status. Divs A- Keep fire north of Highway 89 (Monitor pass) and Hwy 4. Continue right sizing organization. Hazard tree mitigation in Markleeville and Pleasant Valley areas. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal fire behavior. Gusty winds could increase fire behavior into Tuesday night. 24 hours: Minimal fire behavior. If smoke from the Caldor fire continues over the Tamarack Fire area, behavior could be greatly reduced. |
| Remarks |
Acreage in Box 7 decreased due to more accurate mapping. Steep rugged terrain in Division Alpha necessitates a suppression strategy of confinement. Perimeter in Division Alpha represents 18% of the total fire perimeter. The remaining perimeter (82%) has been contained. Tamarack fire is assisting with resources on two small fires close to the Tamarack Fire. |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns |
Critical fire weather conditions today due to strong gusty winds and dry conditions. A dry cold front will move through tonight into Wednesday which will yield a wind shift out of the N-NE. Much cooler temperatures will prevail Wednesday but expect poorer overnight recoveries for mid-slopes and ridges. Observed: Sunny in the morning was replaced by heavy smoke by afternoon. Gusty winds and dry conditions. Temperatures ranged from 71 to 88 over the fire area. Minimum RH 12-16%. Southwest winds 15-25 with gusts up to 40 mph. Haines 5. Forecasted: Smoke with partial clearing. Temps 47-50. Maximum RH 30-35% mid slopes, 45-50% valleys. Southwest winds 15-20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph then shifting NE 5-10 late. Wednesday: smoke to partial clearing in afternoon. Temps 63 to 78. RH 15-20%. Winds NE to E 5-15 mph. LAL 1. Haines 3. |
August 17, 2021 - Tamarack Fire Update for Tuesday, August 17, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team 1 Scott Stephenson, Incident Commander Information Phone: 775-434-8629 (public and media) Email: 2021.tamarack@firenet.gov Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A Red Flag Warning is in Effect to 11:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 17th for Gusty Winds and Low Humidity
Current Situation: Yesterday, the west suppression repair group continued with Hazard Tree Mitigation in the Pleasant Valley, Thornburg Canyon, and Indian Creek Res. area. Crews continue to make progress in DIV A as well as patrol DIV K, O and Q. The Tamarack Fire’s resources will continue assisting local jurisdictions with initial attack on any new fire starts. All resources are advised to maintain a high level of L.C.E.S. (Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones) as this dry cold front moves through the region.
West Repair Group - The west repair group will continue with Hazard Tree Mitigation in the Pleasant Valley and Thornburg Canyon area. Residents in the Markleeville area will continue to see increased vehicle and truck traffic throughout the week. Hazard Tree Mitigation in and around Indian Creek Res. will continue today. Residents along Airport rd. are advised to watch for heavy equipment and truck traffic in the area.
Divisions K, O, and Q – Divisions K, O, and Q continue to be in patrol status. DIV Q has been supported by a spike camp just west of Monitor Pass that will start to break down today. Two engines and one hand crew will continue to patrol these divisions and mop-up any hotspots they come across.
Division A – Two hand crews and a Wildland Fire Module continue to mop-up in the Mokelumne Wilderness area. Because of the extremely rugged terrain and the lack of fire movement, firefighters are using a suppression strategy of confinement in this area. The crews are being supported by helicopters for both water drops and supplies. The Wildland Fire Module will remain in the wilderness area for the foreseeable future.
Weather and Fuel Conditions: A Red Flag Warning has been issued today from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Smoke and haze will continue today. The predicted high is 84-89 degrees, with relative humidity 12-16%. Fuels remain extremely dry. Closures, and Fire Restrictions: All public lands are closed within the fire’s perimeter, for more information visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/htnf/alerts-notices. https://www.blm.gov/office/carson-city-district-office Tamarack Fire Statistics: Size: 68,637 acres Containment: 82% Total Personnel: 303 Location: Markleeville, CA Reported: July 4, 2021 Cause: Lightning For More Information: Public and media information phone: 775-434-8629 Public and media email: 2021.tamarack@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7674/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tamarackfireinfo Twitter: https://twitter.com/tamarack_fire YouTube: https://bit.ly/TamarackVideo Air Now: https://fire.airnow.gov/#
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