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Over 23,000 acres burned in Tamarack Fire, no containment at this time
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Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe grows to more than 23,000 acres overnight
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Tamarack Fire estimated at more than 23,000 acres, no containment
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A fast-moving wildfire that erupted Friday, July 16, 2021 in Alpine County is burning on the outskirts of Markleeville and has prompted the evacuation of several hundred residents. (U.S. Forest Service/TNS)
Tamarack Fire now threatens Northern California town after 2-week-old blaze exploded Friday
SACRAMENTO A nearly 2-week-old wildfire erupted in size and ferocity Friday evening in Alpine County zooming to the outskirts of Markleeville, the county seat, and has prompted the evacuation of several hundred residents and vacationers.
The Tamarack Fire leaped to 6,600 acres from 500 acres overnight, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s Humboldt-Toiyabe unit.
“The fire continues to burn in a northerly direction backing towards Highway 89 south of Markleeville towards the Carson River,” the Forest Service said in an latest incident update. Authorities said the fire was burning in timber and brush, and that aerial resources would support the on-th
Tamarack Fire
Markleeville, CA 120 firefighters are now assigned to the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity contributed to the fire’s growth today. It is 21,000 acres and there is no containment. The fire continues to burn in a northwesterly direction west of Markleeville toward the Highway 89 corridor. Alpine Village and Woodfords were evacuated today. The blaze crossed the East Fork of the Carson River near the East Fork Resort. Two structures have been destroyed.
Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Grover Hot Springs, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Markleeville, Carson River Resort, & Poor Boy Road area, Wolf Creek Campground, Silver Creek Campground, ADDITIONALLY Sierra Pines, Upper a