USFS-Tahoe National Forest
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Tahoe National Forest spans from the foothills to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains and is one of the most popular forests in the nation year round.
Along the Sierra crest
Joined June 2009
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Following thunderstorm activity, the Tahoe National Forest remains engaged in 20 lightning-caused wildfires.
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Crews responding to 3 additional starts: GRANITE - West of Palisades Tahoe, near the PCT, Placer County DAVES - North of Downieville, west of Gold Lake, Sierra County GATES - Near French Meadows Reservoir, Placer County
MILDRED – Nera Mildred Ridge, Soda Springs, Placer County *Size up of each incident will be updated as information becomes available. Additional holdover fires may be discovered. Please report any suspected wildfire to 911.
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MILDRED – Nera Mildred Ridge, Soda Springs, Placer County *Size up of each incident will be updated as information becomes available. Additional holdover fires may be discovered. Please report any suspected wildfire to 911.
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SNOW – Nera Snow Mountain, Placer County LOCH – Near Loch Leven Lakes, south of Big Bend, Placer County POPPY – Near French Meadows Reservoir, Placer County CORNISH – South of Downieville, Sierra County TINKER – Near Tinker Knob off the Pacific Crest Trail, Placer County
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Forest Service firefighters are actively engaged in suppression activities on the following confirmed wildfire starts: GOODYEARS – Near Goodyears Bar, Sierra County GLACIER – Near Glacier Lake, Nevada County LAVEZZOLA – Near Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County
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Over the past 24 hours, Tahoe National Forest has received 1,241 lighting strikes. Forest Service firefighters have responded to/are currently responding to several suspected lighting-cause wildfires and smoke checks.
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Lightning strikes may smolder for several days before smoke becomes visible. Tahoe National Forest firefighters continue to monitor conditions and stand ready to respond to any new starts. Please report any suspected wildfire by calling 9-1-1.
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Since the weekend, there have been approximately 1,374 lightning strikes recorded on the Tahoe National Forest. Fire resources have now responded to 14 lighting-caused wildfire starts on the forest since Sunday, Aug. 24.
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Over the past 48 hours, there have been 344 lightning strikes recorded on the Tahoe National Forest. Additional starts may be discovered in the coming days. Please report any suspected wildfire by calling 9-1-1.
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Tahoe National Forest firefighters continue to respond to lightning fires following thunderstorm activity across the forest. Since yesterday, Aug. 24, resources have responded to 8 lighting-caused fires, successfully holding all incidents to approximately 2-acres or less.
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1115: The fire continues to hold at approximately 1/4 to 1/2 acre. Tahoe Hotshots have gained access. Aerial resources remain committed. This will be the final update unless conditions change.
0843: Cause of the fire has been confirmed as lightning. The Tahoe National Forest received 69 recorded lightning strikes over the past 24 hours.
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0843: Cause of the fire has been confirmed as lightning. The Tahoe National Forest received 69 recorded lightning strikes over the past 24 hours.
0830: Incident reported at 1/4-1/2 acre near Steamboat Mountain. Tahoe National Forest's Type 1 helicopter is working its way to the incident from Truckee. A Type 2 helicopter will work to establish a landing zone and fly ground crews to the remote location.
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0830: Incident reported at 1/4-1/2 acre near Steamboat Mountain. Tahoe National Forest's Type 1 helicopter is working its way to the incident from Truckee. A Type 2 helicopter will work to establish a landing zone and fly ground crews to the remote location.
Located in extremely remote and rugged terrain, ground resources are working to make access. Air Attack 17 is currently off base, making way to the incident location.
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Located in extremely remote and rugged terrain, ground resources are working to make access. Air Attack 17 is currently off base, making way to the incident location.
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STEAMBOAT FIRE Tahoe National Forest fire resources are currently responding to a wildfire start north of Hell Hole Reservoir. The fire was reported early this morning by TNF's Duncan Peak Lookout.
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CAL FIRE firefighters on the scene of the Marysville fire. Marysville Road and Burna Road in Dobbins, Yuba County. In Unified Command with Yuba County Sheriff. One mile before Bullards Bar Reservoir.
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STAMPEDE FIRE 1/4 acre Forward progress stopped Ground resources on scene completing suppression efforts. The cause of both fires is under investigation. 📷: Canyon Fire from TNF Air Attack 17
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🔥Tahoe National Forest is currently responding to two wildfires near Stampede Reservoir 🔥 CANYON FIRE 1/2 acre Forward progress stopped The fire is currently boxed in with retardant. Ground resources are working to gain access.
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Tahoe National Forest plans to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions June 30. Learn more: https://t.co/Jl46u0Ntn2
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