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Back Burn on Black Mountain…and a Full Moon

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Tenalu

From Montgomery Ranch, looking east towards Black Mountain.

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Pier Fire Update, 8pm, 9/6/17: 25% Containment.

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Tenalu

Size: 20,864 Percent Contained: 25% Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Cause: Human caused, under investigation Total Personnel: 1,689 Injuries: 5 minor injuries Resources: 32 Crews, 8 Helicopters, 118 Engines, 21 Dozers, 13 Water Tenders … Continue reading →

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Smoke, Pier Fire 9/3/17

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Tenalu

Top photo taken at 6:15pm today. Bottom photo taken at 11:15 today. Black mountain has disappeared. #pierfire

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Pier Fire Current Map and Update – 8am, 9/3/17

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Tenalu

***please see updated info as of 930pm, 9/3/17*** 17,418 acres, zero containment. One map shows the whole area, the others show zoomed in versions to show detail. There appears to be substantial growth from last night. Green dots are homes. … Continue reading →