CA-TMU-Angora

Fire News:

Incident Name	State	Lead Agency	Size (acres)	Percent Contained	Estimate of Containment	Personnel	Structures Lost
Angora	NV	FS	350	0	unknown	n/a	12
The Camino Command Center is managing a fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in the North Upper Truckee area, south Lake Tahoe. A large plume from this fire is visible from the Sierra Front. A campground has been evacuated, residents in the area are advised to prepare for possible evacuations. At this point it is unknown if the 12 structures lost are homes or outbuildings. Fires in the area have produced large volumes of smoke that is affecting the communities of the Sierra Front. Fine particulates in the air may create unhealthful conditions for area residents, particularly the elderly, very young, and those who suffer from respiratory ailments. Affected people should avoid outside activities if possible and seek medical attention for breathing difficulties. This evening and tonight smoke is likely to settle into low areas and may affect visibility along area roadways. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and use headlights when traveling in smoke impacted areas. Also, the ambient smoke will make the detection of new fire starts more difficult so please continue to comply with the fire restrictions that have been in place since June 1. Click here to see a live video of the fire RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 PM SUNDAY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY. LOW PRESSURE PASSING NORTH OF THE AREA WILL PRODUCE GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING. HUMIDITY WILL REMAIN VERY LOW TODAY WITH IMPROVED RECOVERY TONIGHT. LIGHTER WINDS AND WARMER TEMPERATURES RETURN MONDAY UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. ANOTHER LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING DRY AND BREEZY WEATHER LATER THIS WEEK.