Tag Archives: Sierra Nevada mountains

Lion Fire Update, 10/7/17, 10am: 10,250 Acres, and Lots of Smoke.

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Tenalu

Cause Lightning Date of Origin Sunday September 24th, 2017 approx. 05:00 PM Location Near Lion Meadow in the Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest Incident Commander Jack Medina USFS, Joe Gonzales USFS Current Situation Total Personnel 221 Size 10,250 Acres … Continue reading →

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Southern California Edison, Restoring Power to Our Mountain Communites After The Pier Fire

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tenalu

Thanks to the folks at Southern California Edison and all their hard working subcontractors! It’s a huge job to get the power back up the mountain, and we are so appreciative of the round the clock work that’s been going … Continue reading →

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Pier Fire, Full Containment!

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tenalu

The Pier Fire has reached full containment at 36,566 acres. Full containment means that a perimeter line surrounds the fire keeping it from growing larger. Flames and smoke will continue to be seen from unburned pockets of vegetation burning well … Continue reading →

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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 →