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Mosquito Fire

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Unit Information

Tahoe National Forest 
631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
California 
95959 
Tahoe National Forest 
631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
California 
95959 

Incident Contacts

  • Local Fire Information: 211
    Email:
    2022.mosquito@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    530-264-8309
    Hours:
    8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily

News

Mosquito Fire Smoke Outlook (09-15-22)
Updated On: 09/15/2022
Smoke Outlook for Central Sierra and Greater Tahoe Area, Mosquito Fire (09-15-22) Mosquito Fire The fire’s perimeter as of this morning is over 63,000 acres, a growth of about 5,000 acres yesterday. Today, fire activity is expected to continue under lighter but still consistent SW winds and dry fuels. Increased humidity and lower temperatures over the next few days are expected as a front moves in.
Fuego de Mosquito Actualizacion (09-14-22 AM)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
Tamaño: 58,544 acresContención: 20%Total de personal: 3,052Fecha y hora de inicio: Martes, 9-6-2022, 6:27pmCausa: Bajo investigaciónUbicación: Mosquito Road en el embalse de Oxbow
Mosquito Fire Update (09-14-22 PM)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
 Size: 63,776 acres Containment: 20% Total Personnel: 3,655 Start Date & Time: Tuesday, 9-6-2022, 6:27 p.m. Cause: Under Investigation Location: Mosquito Road at Oxbow Reservoir Suppression Strategy: Full Suppression People Evacuated: 11,277 Structures Threatened: 9,236 Total Structures Destroyed: 64
Mosquito Fire Update (09-14-22 AM)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
 Size: 58,544 acres Containment: 20% Total Personnel: 3,052 Start Date & Time: Tuesday, 9-6-2022, 6:27pm Cause: Under Investigation Location: Mosquito Road at Oxbow Reservoir Suppression Strategy: Full Suppression People Evacuated: 11,277 Structures Threatened: Approximately 5,848 Total Structures Destroyed: 64
Fuego de Mosquito Perspectiva de Humo (09-14-22)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
Perspectiva de Humo: Central Sierra, Greater Tahoe Area (09-14-22)Fuego de MosquitoIncéndio
Fuego de Mosquito Actualizacion (09-13-22 PM)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
Mosquito Fire Smoke Outlook (09-14-22)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
 Smoke Outlook for Central Sierra and Greater Tahoe Area, Mosquito Fire (09-14-22) Mosquito FireThis morning's mapping the fire at just over 58,000 acres, for a growth of over 9000 acres yesterday, with containment is at 20%. Today, fire activity is again likely to be elevated under clear skies, consistent SW winds, and with fuels continuing to be at record dryness. Tomorrow, fire activity conditions moderate a bit as temperatures decrease in the wake of today’s winds.Smoke
Fuego de Mosquito Actualizacion (09-14-22 PM)
Updated On: 09/14/2022
Tamaño: 63,776 acres Contención: 20% Total de personal: 3,655 Fecha y hora de inicio: Martes, 9-6-2022, 6:27pm Causa: Bajo investigación
Mosquito Fire Update (09-13-22 PM)
Updated On: 09/13/2022
 Size: 50,330 acres Containment: 25% Total Personnel: 3,052 Start Date & Time: Tuesday, 9-6-2022, 6:27pm Cause: Under Investigation Location: Mosquito Road at Oxbow Reservoir Suppression Strategy: Full Suppression People Evacuated: 11,277 Structures Threatened: Approximately 5,848 Total Structures Destroyed: 46
Fuego de Mosquitos Actualizacion (09-13-22 AM)
Updated On: 09/13/2022
 Tamaño: 49,761 acres Contención: 18% Total de personal: 2,675 Información sobre incendios: 211 (local) o 530-264-8309 Fecha y hora de inicio: Martes, 9-6-2022, 6:27pm Causa: Bajo investigación Ubicación: Mosquito Road en el embalse de Oxbow Estrategia de supresión: Supresión total Personas evacuadas: 11,260 Estructuras amenazadas: Aproximadamente 5.848
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