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[ski3pin]

Nasty pyrocumulus visible above the Tamarack Fire on the lookout cameras.

 

[craig333]

As bad as that is what scares me is the number of resources on the Dixie fire. 3345 vs. the 1213 on the tamarack fire. They must really think that the Dixie fire has the potential to get really huge. 

 

How nice, someone cleaned the Hawkins cam!

[teledork]

Hwy 395 supposedly closed in Bridgeport late yesterday. I say supposedly because I was still seeing trucks early this morning - perhaps sneaking over Sonora Pass? (it is horrifying how many semis still use Sonora)

 

The pyrocumulus yesterday afternoon and evening were bigger and taller than anything I have ever seen  and the disturbing red glow after the sun went down - well - I'd say I am getting used to this sense of doom but it would be a lie. 

[teledork]

As bad as that is what scares me is the number of resources on the Dixie fire. 3345 vs. the 1213 on the tamarack fire. They must really think that the Dixie fire has the potential to get really huge. 

 

How nice, someone cleaned the Hawkins cam!

The Dixie fire is about twice as large as the Tamarack. I also think I saw a larger number stated on the Tamarack but I cannot find it again - maybe it was wishful thinking or a media error. I also wonder if the number of personnel is counting the engines from municipal and volunteer agencies sent specifically for structure protection. During the Cannon Fire I had a brush truck from Sparks, NV FD parked outside my door. The Chris fire - a full size fire truck from June Lake backed up my driveway, blocked the wheels and hung out for a while. 

[ski3pin]

Hwy 395 supposedly closed in Bridgeport late yesterday. I say supposedly because I was still seeing trucks early this morning - perhaps sneaking over Sonora Pass? (it is horrifying how many semis still use Sonora)

 

The pyrocumulus yesterday afternoon and evening were bigger and taller than anything I have ever seen  and the disturbing red glow after the sun went down - well - I'd say I am getting used to this sense of doom but it would be a lie. 

Yes, 395 is now closed from Bridgeport north.

[teledork]

Yes, 395 is now closed from Bridgeport north.

 There has been some clarification on this. Traffic headed NB into Nevada is being rerouted at Bridgeport but there is not a "hard" closure until the 108 junction, locals with identification can continue into Walker/Coleville and Sonora Pass is open but you can only go south. I still have to wonder about the number of trucks last night.

 

Topaz Lake (NV) has voluntary evacuation in place and Monitor Pass has closed again.  It is interesting though - I cannot think of any time Douglas County NV has issued a mandatory evacuation. I have a client who lives right behind the Topaz Lodge. She has some amazing photos of the VLAT doing a drop right across the street during one of those dang fires - can't remember which one now. 

 

from my front porch, 15 miles to the south 

I've had bags packed since May, I am checking supplies in the camper, filled the gas tank yesterday - the wind is at our backs and I can see the retardant drops (I thought it was flames until I pulled out the binoccs) but the flank of the fire is moving south in spite of the prevailing wind. 

 

Hey Ski - do you ever think of moving? I was at a friend's house the other night. Retired Battalion Chief, Los Padres NF. He saved his house in the Mountain View fire. 10 hours. Just him and a shovel. We are getting sick of it but where to go? ( where can we afford) We were discussing. Tornados would be a firm no. 

 

edit to add: just got word that Douglas County is providing escorts along 395 to Gardnerville withe caveat that the road may have to close any moment. It is a real, real long way around otherwise. 

Edited by teledork, 22 July 2021 - 08:51 PM.

[teledork]

Regardless of any "official" report the fire has crossed 395 and his rapidly climbing into the Pine Nut mountains. I can see at least three aircraft, I can also see flames. 

 

Back to packing.

[craig333]

I look at the Hawkins Peak cam one minute and it looks like its calming down. Next time I look it looks horrible again. Oregon peak view is scary too. 

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Hey Ski - do you ever think of moving? I was at a friend's house the other night. Retired Battalion Chief, Los Padres NF. He saved his house in the Mountain View fire. 10 hours. Just him and a shovel. We are getting sick of it but where to go? ( where can we afford) We were discussing. Tornados would be a firm no. 

 

Yes where to move.Not many safer places around.The East ,storms most of the year now.

Mid West same thing. The West fires and quakes.

I think I'll take my chances with the quakes/fires.

 

Like our area too much to leave and can't afford to.We already live in a very high priced area.

Settled here not going anywhere.

Stay safe to all.

 

Frank

[teledork]

Power shut off, hauling water from the river for the veggie garden, Topaz CA evac advisory and the earthquakes are coming in clusters.