USFS news releases
Taboose Fire
Fire conditions remained calm today which allowed firefighters to strengthen fire-lines. The active side of the fire was on the western flank that was burning towards the John Muir Wilderness. The estimated acres burned is 9,335 with 36% containment.
Firefighters will continue to work through the night to improve fire-lines and
monitor conditions.
A damage assessment was performed in the area of Tinemaha Creek and Red Mountain Creek, and it was determined that a travel trailer was destroyed by the fire early Sunday. There have not been any structures destroyed.
The following areas are no longer under evacuation order at this time: Big Pine Canyon, including Glacier Lodge, Cone Road, Sugarloaf Road, and Bernasconi Center.
The National Weather Service is expecting wind gusts possibly between 30 – 40 MPH this evening, moderating to the weekend. Residents in the area should be prepared for changing conditions on the fire and the possibility of evacuation.
Fire Resources:
27 crews 32 engines 10 helicopters 3 dozers 7 water tenders 803 personnel
Closures:
Evacuation Orders
Baxter Ranch
Evacuation Advisories
Community of Aberdeen and Community of Birch Creek
Road Closures
Tinemaha Road, Taboose Creek Road at Aberdeen, and McMurry Meadows Road
Campgrounds:
Tinemaha and Goodale Creek
Trail Closures
Red Lake, Birch Creek & Taboose Creek Trails. NOTE: Hikers on the John Muir Trail are safe, but resupply
out of Taboose Pass will need to be arranged at another pass.
Please respect these closures and avoid the nearby fire area for your own safety and that of the firefighters
With updated mapping, the Taboose Fire is estimated at 9,235 acres with 30% containment this morning.
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Tuesday morning
Firefighters continued working through the night and were able to improve and strengthen containment lines while monitoring for increased fire activity. The expected wind last night did not materialize which resulted in a relatively calm night for firefighters. The active part of the fire currently is inside the fire perimeter at Stecker
Flat and Shingle Mill.
Evacuation advisories and orders for the affected areas are still in effect. Wind conditions are expected to be less than yesterday, but residents are asked to remain vigilant and be prepared should evacuation needs arise.
9-10-2019 Taboose Fire AM UpdateShould there be a need for evacuation, residents with landlines will receive a reverse 911 call advising of such. Residents utilizing cell phones are encouraged to register their numbers with the Code Red system. This can be done through the Inyo County Sheriff’s office at Public.Coderedweb.com.
Fire Resources:
11 crews 30 engines 4 helicopters 3 dozers 2 water tenders 360 personnel
Closures:
Evacuation Orders
Baxter Ranch, Glacier Lodge, Cone Road, Sugarloaf Road, Bernasconi Center
Evacuation Advisories
Community of Aberdeen and Community of Birch Creek
Road Closures
Tinemaha Road, Taboose Creek Road at Aberdeen, McMurry Meadows Road, Glacier Lodge Road (9S21),
Cone Road, Sugarloaf Road
Campgrounds:
Tinemaha, Goodale Creek, Glacier Pack Trains Pack Station, Glacier Lodge, Big Pine Creek, All Recreation
Residences in Big Pine Canyon
Trail Closures
Birch Lake, Red Lake, South Fork of Big Pine Creek (including the Middle Fork), North Fork of Big Pine Creek,
Baker Creek, & Taboose Creek Trails. NOTE: Hikers on the John Muir Trail are safe, but resupply out of
Taboose Pass will need to be arranged at another pass.
Please respect these closures.
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Due to the red flag warning being cancelled, the wind event not materializing last night
and this morning and the fire staying in place, the evacuation order for Big Pine Canyon is being lifted at 1300.
Glacier Lodge, the Glacier Pack Station, the campgrounds on Glacier Lodge Road in Big
Pine Canyon are all accessible. Hikers with wilderness permits can keep their itineraries and campground reservations will be accepted.
Visitors are encouraged to go to other places on the Inyo National Forest as this is a
dynamic fire and conditions can rapidly change
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