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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

InciWeb: ANGORA FIRE - Map Of Closure Order

Map Of Closure Order

Summary

On July 1, 2007 the Lake Tahoe Management Basin Unit has implemented an area wide closure within the Angora Fire area in order to protect natural and cultural resources.

The order specifically prohibits:

1.Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Angora Fire Closure area, which is located in Sections 13, 23, 24, 25, and 26, Township 12 N, Range 17 E, MDBM, and Sections 6, 7, 8, 18, and 19, Township 12`N, Range`18 E, MDBM, as shown on the attached map. 36 CFR 261.52(e).

2.Being on any National Forest System trail within the Angora Fire Closure area.

Map of Closure Order
Credit: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Basic Information

Incident Type	Wildland Fire
Cause	Illegal Warming Fire
Date of Origin	06/24/2007 at 1410 hrs.
Location	West of South Lake Tahoe
Incident Commander	Rich Hawkins

Current Situation

Total Personnel	310
Size	3,100 acres
Percent Contained	100%
Estimated Containment Date	07/02/2007 at hrs.
Fuels Involved	Heavy Timber with large dead and down component
Fire Behavior	Fire activity is predicted to be light today. Winds will range from 5 to 10 mph with temperatures in the mid-seventies. Smoke will continue to be visible within the fire area. However, these interior smokes are deep within the fire and are not a threat to the fireline.
Significant Events	As of 6:00 pm today the road blocks will be lifted at the intersection of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Sawmill Road, and Upper Truckee Road. Angora Ridge Road will continue to be closed to all traffic.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Crews are using infrared technology to monitor and secure firelines. Line improvement and mop up activities continue 400 feet into the interior of the line. Today, the Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will begin their assessment of the burned area focusing on emergency stabilization of the watershed. At 6:00 tonight the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will resume responsibility for management of the fire.
Projected Movement	Projected incident movement/spread during next operational period: 12 hours: No forward spread is expected. 24 hours: No forward spread is expected. 48 hours: No forward spread is expected. 72 hours: No forward spread is expected
Growth Potential	Low
Terrain Difficulty	Medium
Containment Target	07/03/07
Remarks	A Forest closure order for the burned area is in effect July 2 through November 30, 2007. All trails and roads leading into the burned area on forest system lands are closed to the public. Due to very dry fuels, fire restrictions have gone into effect throughout the state of California. A National Fire Prevention Team arrived today to assist local agencies with their prevention needs. Within the Tahoe Basin area, campfires are only allowed within hosted fee campgrounds. No open fires or charcoal barbeques will be allowed on public lands. Only propane stoves are allowed with a 2007 fire permit. No Fireworks are allowed in any area.

Weather

Current Wind Conditions	5 -10 mph S
Current Temperature	mid-70s degrees
Current Humidity	27 %

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