Category Archives: fire

The Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Brigade, Always Training.

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Tenalu

The Ponderosa Property Owners Association coordinates the volunteer fire brigade, and thank goodness they do. This group of folks, largely property and business owners in Ponderosa, train regularly to help protect our community from fire. They learn about basic fire … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Update, 10am, 9/12/17: 30,390 acres, still 60% contained

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Tenalu

Size: 30,390 acres Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Containment: 60 percent Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,650 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Crews 34, Helicopters 8, Engines 123, Dozers 18, Water Tenders 15 Fire Summary: Firefighters … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire Sunrise Over Black Mountain, 9/11/17

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Tenalu

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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 →