BLM ANNOUNCEMENT
Firefighters continued aggressive direct attack this afternoon. Concentrated efforts were within the Ruby Hill Area.
Fire Containment is 70% with an estimated containment for Friday, 8/19 at 6:00 p.m.
This afternoon it was confirmed that 5 additional outbuilding structures were lost last night in the Ruby Hill Area.
More information will be updated as available.
Attached are helpful links to current Fire Restrictions and Living With Fire in the Lake Tahoe Basin;
Fire Restrictions: http://gacc.nifc.gov/wgbc/information/restrictions/2011.fire.restrictions.pdf
Living with Fire: http://livingwithfire.info/
Voluntary evacuations are in place for the Pinenut Creek and Lena Lane.
Pinenut Road remains closed- open to local residents of Pinenut Road only.
Contact Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for more information at (775) 790-1402.
