#South lake tahoe fire boating update#

#South lake tahoe fire boating update#

Over 100 properties in the area remain under an evacuation order, after the fire suddenly changed directions on Wednesday, forcing many to flee the area in a hurry. UPDATE 8/11/20: A 28-year-old man from Napa, California has been identified as the person who died in a tragic boat incident off shore from South Lake Tahoe on Monday. “This is an extraordinary step that we hope is not necessary.”Īreas along the lower west side of Adams Lake within the TNRD and Village of Chase remain on Evacuation Alert, and the Adams Forest Service Road is fully closed to the public between Agate Bay and Holding Road. “If issues continue, the TNRD is prepared to work with the Province of BC and neighbouring jurisdictions to utilize emergency powers to close all access to Adams Lake and block boat launches to protect public safety,” said the TNRD. Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection Districts Marine 24 in better days before it was swamped in a January 2022 storm. The Regional District notes it is against the law to interfere with firefighting efforts, suggesting this current warning could be expanded if people don’t follow it. “Please avoid BC Wildfire Service aircraft that are in the area, and please allow plenty of space for aircraft to access Adams Lake.” “Conservation Officers and RCMP will be patrolling the southern end of Adams Lake to enforce the Evacuation Orders which remain in place at this time within portions of the TNRD, Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Adams Lake Indian Band,” warns the TNRD. South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief, Jim Drennan, has selected Captain Justin Keys as Battalion Chief and Captain Kim George as Fire Marshal, effective December 10 and January 9 respectively.

The TNRD is warning that enforcement will be stepped up. Battalion Chief Justin Keys, courtesy of the City of South Lake Tahoe. The children were unhurt, and the man, who wore a life vest, was taken to a South Lake Tahoe hospital suffering from severe hypothermia, said Tahoe Douglas Fire.

Debris has been observed rolling down steep hills on the east side of lake at the wildfire site.” “Additionally, please stay away from all areas on the east side of Adams Lake that are downslope of the Lower East Adams Lake fire. “During the BC Day long weekend and until further notice, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) asks all boaters to not travel south of Agate Bay on Adams Lake,” said the TNRD in a release on Friday afternoon. Workers from the Cedar Inn evacuate as the Caldor fire approaches South Lake Tahoe.

Debris from Lower East Adams Lake wildfire falling into Adams Lake/via TNRDĭue to the challenges the BC Wildfire service is having with the Lower East Adams Lake fire, the Thompson Nicola Regional District has put out a notice to boaters who use the lake. 14 and as of Wednesday morning had burned 204,000 acres.