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DATE: July 19, 2021 RE: Evacuees, Donations & Fire Information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 4 PM to 8 PM on July 19, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be determined by fire activity. If you are interested in receiving an escort to your residence please proceed to Mad Dog Café located at 290 Old Pony Express Way, Markleeville, CA 96120. Evacuee Information Alpine County in collaboration with Douglas County and Douglas County Community Services established an evacuation shelter at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located at 1329 Waterloo Ln., Gardnerville, NV 89410. It is recommended that any evacuees needing shelter, food or supplies go to the location and register. Additionally, anyone looking for information on evacuees should check in at the registration desk. Donations: Financial donations for fire recovery can be made at the following link: www.gofundme.com/f/tamarack-fire-assistance. Fire Information Rocky Mountain Team 1 (IC-Dallas), a Type 1 organization, has been ordered for the Tamarack Fire due to the increasing complexity of the incident. Team 1 will be in-briefed today and will assume command of the fire from Great Basin Team 3 (IC-Bollier) on Tuesday. Carson Ranger District (Monday, July 19, 2021 at 8 a.m.) • Acres: 23,078 • Location: Markleeville, California • Start Date: July 4, 2021 • Cause: Lightning • Containment: 0% • Personnel: 796 Current Activity: The fire is estimated at 23,078 acres with no containment reported. An infrared flight scheduled to fly the fire overnight was canceled due to smoke and weather conditions. Differences in reported acreage are due to estimates by crews on the ground. As soon as conditions allow, a mapping flight will be conducted to provide more accurate information about the size and location of the fire. Firefighters plan to continue point protection efforts around structures in all areas currently being impacted by fire. Crews will continue securing established line around Markleeville by mopping up hot spots. Last night, a firing operation was completed along a containment line established from Highway 89 to Diamond Valley Road. Crews will continue to improve and mop up this line today. Firefighters are working to limit fire spread north towards Highway 88 and Carson Canyon. Today, as resources become available, they will begin line construction at Highway 89 moving to the southwest. A damage assessment team has been ordered and will begin working in the fire area to determine exactly how many structures have been destroyed or damaged. Tamarack Fire still ---PAGE BREAK--- remains at 0% containment. Multi-jurisdictional fire crews and engines are in place for structure protection in the Woodfords & Markleeville areas. Mandatory Evacuation: Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs and campground area, Shay Creek, Marklee Village, Alpine Village, Woodfords, East Fork Resort and Hung A Lel Ti, Blue Lakes Rd., Upper and Lower Blue Lakes, and Mesa Vista. Closures: Highway 89 is closed at the intersection of Highway 4 and 89. Highway 4 is open west of the Highway 89 and Highway 4 junction. Please slow down and drive with caution in the area as fire crews continue to work. Refer to for closure specifics. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Carson Pass (Highway 88) and Ebbetts Pass (Highway Weather and Smoke: There is a 60 percent chance of wetting rain today, with a possibility of flooding in drainages and debris flows on steep terrain in the fire area. Even if the area receives rain, the fire could remain active. Carson Valley and surrounding areas could be impacted by smoke and ash fall. Individuals with compromised respiratory systems are encouraged to limit outdoor exposure, if possible. Fire Information: • Inciweb: • Facebook: @HumboldtToiyabeNF #TamarackFire • Twitter: @HumboldtToiyabe #TamarackFire • Fire Information Number: [PHONE REDACTED] Media Inquiries & Additional Information JT Chevallier Public Information Officer Alpine County [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] JT Chevallier Public Information Officer Economic Development Director Alpine County, CA (530) 721-1339 [EMAIL REDACTED]