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Caldor Fire Daily Update for October 16 2021

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Excavator pulling tree into a dozer line 

Quick Facts:

  • Fire Location  - Southeast of Placerville, CA along US 50 to South Lake Tahoe
  • Approximate Acreage -  221,835 Acres
  • Containment - 98%
  • Repair Completed - 46% line construction (ex: dozers & hand lines), 30%  isolated areas (ex: airdrops, staging)
  • Start Date -  8/14/2021
  • Cause - Under Investigation
  • Incident Commander  - Jeff Knudson, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team # 7 
  • Total Personnel - 681

Summary: Although many areas are now available for public access, please be aware that area closures are still in place for both the Eldorado National Forest (ENF) and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). This allows resources and partner agencies to continue their repair efforts safely. Visit the ENF and LTBMU websites or follow the links for more details on the lifting of the Backcountry Closure Order on the LTBMU and the decreased area, road and trail closure on the ENF. It may take a few days for forest personnel to move barricades, unlock gates and update signage. Crews are moving forward with repair efforts. This work will set the stage for the next level of restoration, which will improve a variety of important resources. Future benefits include protecting the local watershed, enhancing economic and recreational opportunities, as well as restoring access to public lands.

Weather|Anticipated Fire Behavior:  Expect dry and warm conditions Saturday with light winds across the central portion of the fire. Fire behavior is anticipated to become more active Saturday resulting in visible smoke and isolated tree torching within the perimeter. Sunday will bring strong winds with measurable precipitation in the form of snow in higher elevations later in the day.

Planned Actions: Due to anticipated weather and expected snow in higher elevations the incident management team is coordinating with resource specialists from the local forests to shift priorities to areas that may become inaccessible. The adjusted priorities are Little Round Top, Echo Summit and Osgood Swamp for the LTBMU and Sierra at Tahoe and Cody Meadows on the ENF.

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Viernes 15 de Octubre del 2021

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LTBMU 192106 Backcountry Closure Termination

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Caldor Fire Daily Update for October 15 2021

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 Quick Facts:

  • Fire Location  - Southeast of Placerville, CA along US 50 to South Lake Tahoe
  • Approximate Acreage -  221,835 Acres
  • Containment - 98%
  • Repair Completed - 43% line construction  ( ex: dozers & hand lines ), 23%  isolated areas      ( ex: airdrops, staging)
  • Start Date -  8/14/2021
  • Cause - Under Investigation
  • Incident Commander  - Jeff Knudson, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team # 7 
  • Total Personnel - 726

Summary: The Eldorado National Forest has modified the Caldor Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure. Forest visitors can expect the closures boundaries to contract in the west, south and northern regions of the fire area. This modification will take effect today, October 15th 2021. Please exercise patience as gates, barriers, and signage may take a few days to reflect the new order. This change represents the tremendous progress of repair efforts that have occurred. Visit the Eldorado National Forest website for specific details to this and other special orders in place. Steady gains have been achieved in suppression repair metrics which have been rising each day. Repair crews report progress in chipping, stacking and hauling in the Grizzly Flats area. While crews on the north side have tackled a ¾-mile debris pile on Wrights Lake Road.

Weather|Anticipated Fire Behavior: Expect to experience a big change in the weather this weekend. The dry warming trend will continue into Saturday with temperatures rising in the 70s. On Sunday, a strong frontal passage will bring southwest wind up to 40-50 mph. A chance for some rain and snow late Sunday and into Monday above 6500-feet. As high winds move into the area, fire spread may occur but is not expected to be a threat to containment lines.

Planned Actions: Today repair crews and excavators at the Sierra at Tahoe ski area will focus on repairing a dozer line that parallels the ski slope. Resources will also be working both sides of Highway 50 removing hazard trees, slash and clearing culverts. Suppression repair work will continue over several areas within the Caldor Fire. Resources will address areas of heat along the Schneider Camp Road near the fire perimeter.
 


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ENF 032117 Camping Prohibition Order Termination

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ENF 032119 Revised Caldor Fire Area Road and Trail Closure

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Jueves 14 de Octubre del 2021

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 Jueves 14 de Octubre del 2021

Resumen: Una area interior de árboles ubicada dentro de la antigua cicatriz del incendio Caples se quemó durante los días anteriores, lo que resultó en un aumento de 22 acres. “Esperamos ver aumentos menores en la superficie a medida que los focos aislados de vegetación sin quemar se sequen y se quemen”, dijo el Comandante de Incidentes Knudson. Si bien se espera que el comportamiento del fuego de bajo a moderado continúe hasta que finalice la temporada, el trabajo de reparación sigue siendo el objetivo principal. "Estamos trabajando de la manera más rápida, eficiente y segura posible para hacer todo lo posible antes de que entren en funcionamiento los posibles sistemas meteorológicos".

 

El personal de bomberos se está concentrando en reparar aproximadamente 380 millas de línea y 906 áreas aisladas afectadas por las operaciones de supresión. Hasta ayer por la noche, las cuadrillas habían reparado 166 millas de línea y 208 sitios.

 

Se completaron los trabajos de nivelación y reparación en la carretera 9N30 (Capps Crossing) cerca del área de Grizzly Flats. Cuando sea necesario, se producirá una nivelación y masticación adicionales de la carretera, con especial atención a la carretera 9N22. Las cuadrillas están trabajando hacia el norte y el sur a lo largo del Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) quitando árboles peligrosos. A medida que mejoren las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras se sequen, las cuadrillas accederán a áreas adicionales y comenzarán a trabajar en coordinación con el asesoramiento de los asesores de recursos forestales.

 

Los bomberos continúan patrullando los puntos calientes y respondiendo a los informes de humo.

Acciones planificadas: Las acciones de reparación se centrarán cerca de Echo Lake, Upper Forni Meadows, Trimmer Peak, Schneider Camp Road, Silver Lake, Scout Peak y al sur de la autopista 88. Los esfuerzos de reparación incluyen la eliminación de árboles y tala de peligro, la restauracion de alcantarillas, la reparación de la topadora y la línea de mano para limitar las preocupaciones futuras sobre la erosión. Las patrullas nocturnas continuarán a lo largo de la autopista 50 al norte.

 

Clima | Comportamiento anticipado del fuego: Los vientos se mantuvieron ligeros ayer, con temperaturas que subieron a 50 grados superiores en la tarde. A medida que un sistema de alta presión se traslade al área, se espera que aumenten las condiciones más cálidas y secas. Se prevé un sistema de tormentas al final del fin de semana, pero no se espera que traiga mucha precipitación. El calor residual permanece en el paisaje, en gran parte como resultado de la persistencia de las condiciones de sequía. Es probable que la actividad de los incendios aumente a medida que aumentan las temperaturas.

 

Cierres: Los cierres de carreteras y áreas junto con las restricciones contra incendios están vigentes en muchas áreas del Bosque Nacional Eldorado y Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Se insta al público a verificar los cierres antes de viajar.

 

Email updates: https://tinyurl.com/ts5zwmyz


Jueves 14 de Octubre del 2021

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 Jueves 14 de Octubre del 2021

Resumen: Una area interior de árboles ubicada dentro de la antigua cicatriz del incendio Caples se quemó durante los días anteriores, lo que resultó en un aumento de 22 acres. “Esperamos ver aumentos menores en la superficie a medida que los focos aislados de vegetación sin quemar se sequen y se quemen”, dijo el Comandante de Incidentes Knudson. Si bien se espera que el comportamiento del fuego de bajo a moderado continúe hasta que finalice la temporada, el trabajo de reparación sigue siendo el objetivo principal. "Estamos trabajando de la manera más rápida, eficiente y segura posible para hacer todo lo posible antes de que entren en funcionamiento los posibles sistemas meteorológicos".

 

El personal de bomberos se está concentrando en reparar aproximadamente 380 millas de línea y 906 áreas aisladas afectadas por las operaciones de supresión. Hasta ayer por la noche, las cuadrillas habían reparado 166 millas de línea y 208 sitios.

 

Se completaron los trabajos de nivelación y reparación en la carretera 9N30 (Capps Crossing) cerca del área de Grizzly Flats. Cuando sea necesario, se producirá una nivelación y masticación adicionales de la carretera, con especial atención a la carretera 9N22. Las cuadrillas están trabajando hacia el norte y el sur a lo largo del Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) quitando árboles peligrosos. A medida que mejoren las condiciones climáticas y las carreteras se sequen, las cuadrillas accederán a áreas adicionales y comenzarán a trabajar en coordinación con el asesoramiento de los asesores de recursos forestales.

 

Los bomberos continúan patrullando los puntos calientes y respondiendo a los informes de humo.

Acciones planificadas: Las acciones de reparación se centrarán cerca de Echo Lake, Upper Forni Meadows, Trimmer Peak, Schneider Camp Road, Silver Lake, Scout Peak y al sur de la autopista 88. Los esfuerzos de reparación incluyen la eliminación de árboles y tala de peligro, la restauracion de alcantarillas, la reparación de la topadora y la línea de mano para limitar las preocupaciones futuras sobre la erosión. Las patrullas nocturnas continuarán a lo largo de la autopista 50 al norte.

 

Clima | Comportamiento anticipado del fuego: Los vientos se mantuvieron ligeros ayer, con temperaturas que subieron a 50 grados superiores en la tarde. A medida que un sistema de alta presión se traslade al área, se espera que aumenten las condiciones más cálidas y secas. Se prevé un sistema de tormentas al final del fin de semana, pero no se espera que traiga mucha precipitación. El calor residual permanece en el paisaje, en gran parte como resultado de la persistencia de las condiciones de sequía. Es probable que la actividad de los incendios aumente a medida que aumentan las temperaturas.

 

Cierres: Los cierres de carreteras y áreas junto con las restricciones contra incendios están vigentes en muchas áreas del Bosque Nacional Eldorado y Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Se insta al público a verificar los cierres antes de viajar.

 

Email updates: https://tinyurl.com/ts5zwmyz



10142021Caldor Fire Daily Upate

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Summary: An interior pocket of trees located within the old Caples Fire scar burned over the previous days, resulting in an increase of 22 acres. “We expect to see minor increases in acreage as isolated pockets of unburned vegetation dries out and burns,” said Incident Commander Knudson. While low to moderate fire behavior is expected to continue until a season-ending event, repair work remains the main objective. “We are working as quickly, efficiently, and safely as possible to get as much done before potential weather systems move in.”

Fire personnel are focusing on repairing approximately 380 miles of line and 906 isolated areas affected by suppression operations. As of yesterday evening, crews had repaired 166 miles of line and 208 sites. Grading and repair work was completed on road 9N30 (Capps Crossing) near the Grizzly Flats area. Additional road grading and mastication will occur where needed, with a focus on road 9N22. Crews are working north and south along the Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) removing hazardous trees. As weather conditions improve and roads dry out, crews will access additional areas and begin working in coordination with advice from forest resource advisors.

 Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up hot spots and respond to smoke reports.  

Weather|Anticipated Fire Behavior: Winds remained light yesterday, with temperatures rising into the upper 50s later in the afternoon. As a high-pressure system moves into the area, warmer and dryer conditions are expected to increase. A storm system is anticipated late in the weekend but not expected to bring much precipitation. Residual heat remains on the landscape, largely a result of persisting drought conditions. Fire activity is likely to climb as temperatures increase.  

Closures: Road and area closures along with fire restrictions are in effect throughout many areas of the Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The public is urged to check closures prior to travel.

Email updates: https://tinyurl.com/ts5zwmyz

 
fire line repair 


Caldor Fire Daily Update for October 13 2021

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Quick Facts:

  • Fire Location  - Southeast of Placerville, CA along US 50 to South Lake Tahoe
  • Approximate Acreage -  221,775 Acres
  • Containment - 98%
  • Repair Completed - 42% line construction  ( ex: dozers & hand lines ), 18%  isolated areas      ( ex: airdrops, staging)
  • Start Date -  8/14/2021
  • Cause - Under Investigation
  • Incident Commander  - Jeff Knudson, Great Basin Type 2 Incident Management Team # 7 
  • Total Personnel - 1,015

  
Summary: Dry, cold weather activity, combined with low humidity levels, continued to influence fire behavior. These factors keep resources on alert throughout the day.  For example, winds up to 99 mph were reported south of the Kirkwood Mountain Ski Area yesterday. This demonstrates how quickly strong winds can arise unexpectedly.

With the fire at 98% containment, fire managers are focusing on suppression repair, hazard tree removal and mop-up. Repair work following a fire of this magnitude becomes even more important to minimize future impacts such as erosion and blow-down. Crews responded to several smoke reports south of the Strawberry Creek area.

To the west, suppression repair activities continued to be productive. Crews are focusing repair efforts on the Mormon Emigrant Trail by removing hazardous trees and repairing miles of dozer line.

With over 200 miles of containment lines, the need for mop-up and patrols are critical to success. Forest closures allow fire resources and partners to work uninterrupted in a safe and effective manner.

Planned Actions: Repair actions will focus near Echo Lake, Upper Forni Meadows, Trimmer Peak, Schneider Camp Road, Silver Lake, Scout Peak and south of Highway 88. Repair efforts include removing hazard trees and slash, clearing culverts, repairing dozer and hand line to limit future erosion concerns.  Night patrols will continue along Hwy. 50 north.

Weather|Anticipated Fire Behavior: A drying trend with increasing temperatures through the weekend is expected, bringing a return to visible pockets of smoke  and possible individual and group tree torching. The fire will likely continue to creep and smoldering within the fire area long into the winter. Please do not report this activity as it can take resources away from more critical needs.  

Closures: Road and area closures along with fire restrictions are in effect throughout many areas of the Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The public is urged to check closures prior to travel. More information on these special orders can be found in the links to the right. 
 


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