Author Archives: Tenalu

Pier Fire Update, 6:30pm, 9/10/17: 60% containment

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Tenalu

Updates will only be once a day now. Seems like things are getting under control! Fabulous. Thank you to all who have helped protect all of our mountain communities. No new map this evening. However here’s a photo of the … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Update, 8am, 9/10/17: More containment, minimal growth.

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Tenalu

Great Sunday News! Size: 26,748 acres Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Containment: 55 percent Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,819 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Crews 35, Helicopters 8, Engines 138, Dozers 22, Water Tenders 14 … Continue reading →

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Evening Smoke Rolls Into Ponderosa.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tenalu

The smoke rolled in this evening. Strong smell, we assume the winds have changed. It’s still beautiful. We ❤️ Ponderosa. #pierfire

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A Beautiful Ride to Ponderosa via California Hot Springs.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tenalu

Since highway 190 is still closed going up the mountain, we took the southern route through California Hot Springs. So nice to not have smoky air as we do in Valley.