- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons will tour the Angora wildfire site in South Lake Tahoe this afternoon. Approximately 150 firefighters from Nevada are on scene assisting in efforts to control the blaze that has already burned more than 2,500 acres.
- More than 1.3 million acres burned in Nevada last year. The 2007 fire season is expected to be similarly destructive. The lack of moisture has created extreme fire conditions much earlier in the year than usual.
- The Lake Tahoe Basin is particularly vulnerable, but most of Nevada is susceptible to wildfire and is currently under fire restrictions.
- Gardner Mountain area residents should be prepared to evacuate. Not other evacuations are anticipated at this point, but that is dependent on the weather.
- At last count, 173 homes have been lost, 9 have moderate damage, 7 have minor damage. To find out about your home call (530) 541-4660 ext. 336.
- A disaster has been declared.
- The air attack is grounded due to heavy smoke, but winds are increasing and should help move smoke out of the area. Moderate winds are expected this afternoon
- It will be a day or two before people are let back into their homes. Officials are conducting systematic checks of burned over neighborhoods.
- No injuries or deaths have been reported.
- Eldorado County Animal Control is on patrol and is picking up pets in the fire areas. Residents concerned about their pets can call (530) 577-1766 to see if their pet has been recovered.
- The fire remained on Angora Ridge and did not extend into the Fallen Leaf Lake area.
- Burned power lines are being repaired in some areas.
- The next press conference is set for 6 tonight. More information will be posted as reports come in from our reporters and photographers in the field.
