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Fyrzowt · 06-25-2007, 10:49 AM

You guys be safe, evacuate if you must, get yourselves out with photos, sentimental things, important documents. It's not worth getting yourselves hurt for "things".
Dave

lovingtahoe · 06-25-2007, 10:51 AM

Everyone in the fire area has been evacuted. We hosed our house until they kicked us out last night. We are keeping fingers crossed that the winds stay in our favour.

overlander63 · 06-25-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lovingtahoe

Everyone in the fire area has been evacuted. We hosed our house until they kicked us out last night. We are keeping fingers crossed that the winds stay in our favour.

Where are you staying? Are you in a campground, a friend's house, a shelter? Motel?

maxandgeorgia · 06-25-2007, 12:04 PM

Know that many of us on the forum are listening and praying for your property, your safety, and the safety of those fighting this fire, and for this beautiful region. God bless you all. ~G

FreshAir · 06-25-2007, 12:07 PM

We live down the west slope off Hwy 50. It's maybe a 40-45 minute drive the the fire location. It is getting smokey down here this morning. Our neighbor is an Assistant Fire Chief in Sacramento and he is on vacation with his family in Hawaii. It looks like his family is home 3 days early. It would not surprise me that he got 'the call'. Major fires in the past have interupted his traveling vacations. He would go to any fire willingly. My hat is off to all those that dedicated to public safety.

Neil and Lynn.

lovingtahoe · 06-25-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Where are you staying? Are you in a campground, a friend's house, a shelter? Motel?

)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Just went as close to the fire as the police can allow, a very kind officer named Eddie took down our address and drove in.... he came back with a BEAUTIFUL picture of our house and our friend's, they are untouched. The fire workers are keeping the fire back and he said all the surrounding areas are burnt. Somehow we were saved. We are staying in our current house the house in jeopardy is the one we are about to be finished with.

Melissa

lovingtahoe · 06-25-2007, 02:55 PM

Many friend's have been hit by the fire. We are going to be gathering clothes, blankets, etc...If anyone will be coming to the Tahoe area when this subsides (right now all roads are closed to non-locals into South Tahoe) we will be happy to take any donations of the above to people who need them. There will also be donation sites throughout town. Many homes have been completely decimated and now we have so much work to do to help our friends. Calls are coming in and it is almost beyond comprehension right now. ashes falling everywhere. the sky is grey-yellow and everyone is very tired and anxious. Thankyou for your prayers I am adding mine to them.

lovingtahoe · 06-25-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doorgunner

Campgrounds evacuated, 50 homes burned, high winds lotsa dry fuel.Highway 50 closed- HOLY CRAP. Just wondering if everyone has a plan of action for these kinds of emergencies? how fast can you hook up and haul butt? What a crying shame, Tahoe is so beautiful. DG

the count is at 165 homes and 225 structures total now. 2,500 acres burned.

Fyrzowt · 06-26-2007, 08:23 AM

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From North Ops as of 0630 this morning:

Angora Incident, reported at 2730 acres with 40 percent containment. The control problems continue to be large snags, steep rugged terrain with rocks. Downed powerlines in the area along w/ potential of hazardous enviroments while mopping up lost structures. Hwy 50 and 89 are both open with local road closures in the affected area's. Rich Hawkins type 1 IMT will assume command today. The ICP is located at Heavenly Ski Park and is in Unified Command with USFS, South Lake Tahoe City and Lake Valley Fire District. Hwy 50 and 89 are both opened again without restrictions. Acreage increase was due to GPS flight.

275 structures reported damaged / destroyed.

This quote is from one of the fire related websites. I understand that the winds are supposed to be up around 20 30 today with gusts. Not good.
Dave

lovingtahoe · 06-26-2007, 09:12 AM

well everybody, if anyone lives in the area or will be in the are this summer many families could use your help. They have lost EVERYTHING. There is a dop off point right next to my house for clothing, blankets, food, bottled water and baby supplies(food, diapers etc...). These families will also need items to begin to re-stock their homes. So, those old pots and pans that you do not use... we have a great use for them! I will be volunteering at the drop off point so if anyone has any questions how they can help out, just email me at lovingtahoe@yahoo.com.

Melissa

Fyrzowt · 06-26-2007, 04:24 PM

Lovingtahoe,
You guys still doing OK? I'm watching the webcam up there and the fire looks like it has changed direction and is running toward the lake.

Be safe, and good luck to you.
Dave

Haoleman · 06-26-2007, 04:28 PM

Terrible! I used to live right near the Y and my folks had a cabin just off Pioneer Trail near Ski Run Blvd. Can't get any info on where exactly the fire is. Heard it's in Meyers?
Terry

doorgunner · 06-26-2007, 04:31 PM

KCRA.com up to date or news10.com both sacto stations

Fyrzowt · 06-26-2007, 04:35 PM

It sounds like it is (was?) about 2 miles from So. Lake Tahoe, started at or near Meyers.
Here are a couple of sites to explore, I think there are links there to other fire related sites.
Also see the KCRA web cam here KCRA.com - Weather Cams
Dave

Operational Significant Event Imagery

National Fire Maps

National Interagency Fire Center

codybear · 06-26-2007, 04:43 PM

update, wildfire breaks fireline

Fyrzowt · 06-26-2007, 04:45 PM

It's reportedly over the containment line and heading for structures

Angora fire jumps fire line; more evacuations ordered - sacbee.com

codybear · 06-26-2007, 04:45 PM

CBS13/CW31: Sacramento's Source For Breaking News, Weather and Traffic
Check this one out too!

doorgunner · 06-26-2007, 04:46 PM

The Y is not where I'ld want to be right now!! The winds at the airport are gusting to 22 mph. More evacuations ordered.

Fyrzowt · 06-26-2007, 04:52 PM

This is a big bummer for both the residents in the area, and the firefighters who are seeing all the work done last night and today go up in smoke. The winds were the wildcard...
Dave