Is Douglas County Nevada being evacuated?
Areas of Douglas County along Lake Tahoe are now under a mandatory evacuation order as the Caldor Fire continues to approach Nevada. Douglas County officials placed areas along and near Lake Tahoe under a mandatory evacuation order Tuesday as the Caldor Fire continues to approach Nevada.
How close are the fires to Gardnerville Nevada?
about 15 miles
It’s about 15 miles south of Gardnerville, Nevada. Fire officials say the fire started around 3 p.m. on July 1. Officials say they will continue using aerial support to fight the outskirts of the fire. Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several more days.
How far is the Tamarack Fire from Minden NV?
14 miles
Visibility at Minden-Tahoe Airport dropped to a mile at 8:15 a.m. and stayed there due to the Tamarack Fire burning 14 miles south of Minden in Alpine County. The size of the fire was revised down to 18,275 acres on Sunday morning due to better mapping.
Where is the fire near Gardnerville NV?
A 6,500-acre wildfire burning south of Pollock Pines is sending up a smoke plume that has prompted 911 calls in Gardnerville. The Caldor Fire has been burning since Saturday night, doubled in size over the last 24 hours and has prompted evacuations near Little Mountain in El Dorado County.
What fire is causing smoke in Reno?
On Tuesday, smoke from the newly ignited Caldor Fire near Tahoe was adding to the brown haze that’s settled over Reno from the enormous Dixie Fire, which has burned nearly 579,000 acres in Northern California since it started mid-July.
Is Tamarack Fire 395 closed?
US-395 is closed in both directions near China Springs Road and Holbrook Junction in Douglas County Nevada due to the Tamarack Wildfire. Watch for emergency vehicles and personnel.
What towns are affected by the Tamarack Fire?
The Tamarack Fire is estimated to be 6,600 acres and is burning six miles south of the town of Markleeville. Evacuations are in place for Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs State Park and Campground, Shay Creek, Markleeville Village and the East Fork Resort.
How big is the Tamarack Fire now?
By the evening of Monday, July 19, the Tamarack Fire was reported to be 39,045 acres (15,801 ha) in size.
How far is the Dixie Fire from Gardnerville?
about 16 miles
By Thursday evening, the fire had burned 50,129 acres and was only 4% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. It was believed to have been sparked by lightning on July 4, about 16 miles south of Gardnerville, Nev.
Why is it smoky in Reno?
Why is it so smoky in Reno? Hazardous air quality continues for Northern Nevada. Wildfires plaguing California continue to deposit ash and smoke on Northern Nevada, making air quality in the Reno area unhealthy to hazardous.
Where is the smoke in Reno NV coming from?
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Haze has been visible across parts of northern Nevada for several days. Washoe County’s Air Quality Management District said a mix of smoke from fires in Russia and China plus a mix of dust from the Gobi Desert can be blamed for the haze.