Tag Archives: black mountain

Pier Fire Evacuation Update. Good News!

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Tenalu

Officials Downgrade Evacuation Orders for Communities Impacted by the Pier Fire Effective 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, 2017 Officials will downgrade evacuation orders from mandatory to voluntary for the following communities: Alpine Village, Camp Nelson, Cedar Slope, Doyle Springs, … 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, 8:30am, 9/9/17: 50% Containment

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Tenalu

Great news on a Saturday morning! Size: 25,268 acres Fire Start: August 29, 2017 Containment: 50 percent Location: Highway 190, east of Springville Total Personnel: 1,728 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Resources: Crews 35, Helicopters 8, Engines 138, Dozers 22, … Continue reading →