Category Archives: fire

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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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 →

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Pier Fire Update, 10am, 9/18/17: 95% containment, highway 190 open, all evac orders lifted.

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Tenalu

ANNOUNCEMENTOfficials Lift All Evacuation Orders for the Pier Fire, Highway 190 Opened Effective 10:00 am on Monday, September 18, 2017, officials will lift all voluntary evacuation orders for communities impacted by the Pier Fire. Size: 36,556 acres Fire Start: August … Continue reading →