Author Archives: Tenalu

Pier Fire Final Update

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Tenalu

The Pier Fire is 98% contained within fireline as of today. Firefighters will continue to extinguish remaining hot spots along the fire perimeter, suppression repair, and removal of fire equipment that is no longer needed. The public can still expect … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Update, 9:40am, 9/21/27: RAIN!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Tenalu

Black Mountain Cloaked in Rain/Fog With wetting rains, firefighters will now focus their attention on suppression repair and removal of fire equipment no longer needed. Most of the dirt roads are unsafe to drive on with fire equipment, some areas … Continue reading →

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A beautiful Sunday walk through our mountains.

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Tenalu

Some photos and video from a Sunday walk from the Golden Trout Wilderness Pack Station down to 21S50, and a shot of the beautiful Quakin Aspen Meadow. The streams are still running!

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Pier Fire Update, 10am, 9/19/17: Full Containment is Imminent!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Tenalu

Estimated Containment Date Wednesday September 20th, 2017 approx. 12:00 AM Work continues to fully contain the fire, focusing on that area west of Pierpoint Springs where the fire still smolders on the south side of the Tule River. Crews continue … Continue reading →