Gibbons tours fire damage

Nevada Appeal reporter Jarid Shipley says he can finally see the helicopters flying above the Angora fire.

He has been touring with Gov. Jim Gibbons and Eldorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago. She said Gibbons wanted to show his support for the neighboring state of California.

"It's almost sureal, she said. "In between the devastation you see houses untouched. you see so many incredible, incredible things. You can almost tell the uncontrolled nature of the fire.

Santiago also wanted to thank the Douglas county Sheriff's deputies who have helped with the fire.

She said the county is also seeking a presidential proclamation of a state of emergency.