Category: Breaking News
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Rapidly Spreading Washoe Valley Fire Triggers Evacuations and Highway Closure
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The fire has consumed 1,500 acres and destroyed six buildings. Over 30 agencies are currently responding to the blaze, with additional support on the way, as reported by Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue. In Washoe County, Nevada, the Washoe Valley fire near Davis Creek has expanded to 500 acres with…
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New Wildfire in Tahoe National Forest: Bear Fire Grows to 1,183 Acres
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The Bear Fire in Sierra County rapidly expanded on Monday after igniting around 2 p.m. By 7 p.m., it had burned through 1,183 acres north of Truckee. Mandatory evacuations have been issued, and firefighting efforts are underway both from the air and on the ground. The blaze is located in…
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South Lake Tahoe Traffic Disrupted by Two-Vehicle Crash
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A two-vehicle accident in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday led to one person being hospitalized and significant traffic delays lasting about an hour. The collision occurred at 12:07 p.m. at the intersection of Takela and Lake Tahoe Boulevard. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue arrived to…
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Evacuation warnings are in effect in Truckee
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Evacuation warnings are in effect in Truckee due to a vegetation fire that started near a shopping center. The Truckee Fire Department said the fire started behind at the Safeway on Donner Pass Road. It is burning between the grocery store and the Coyote Moon Golf Course on Northwoods Boulevard.
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Home Fire burning in Douglas County, US395 closed in the area
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Douglas County, Nevada – Currently, a vegetation fire is active in South Douglas County near Double Springs. Emergency services and firefighters are actively engaged in containing the fire and ensuring the safety of residents in affected areas. For the latest Perimeter Map showing fire location and road closures, please click…
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Harmful Algal Blooms not found at El Dorado Beach or Nevada Beach
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Recent water samples taken at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach in Lake Tahoe showed no detectable levels of toxins associated with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Lahontan Water Board) and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) conducted sampling on July 8 and…
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More algae testing around Lake Tahoe after social media post goes viral about death of dog
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Scientists frequently monitor the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe for potential harmful algal blooms (HABs) through shoreline testing. Recently, concerns arose after a social media post circulated about a dog allegedly dying after swimming at El Dorado Beach or Nevada Beach. The dog’s owner attributed the death to HABs, as…
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Two dead after plane crash south of Lake Tahoe
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In Alpine County, California, a tragic incident unfolded as a plane crashed south of Lake Tahoe, claiming the lives of two individuals. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an overdue aircraft that departed from Lodi, California, and subsequently located the crashed single-engine plane near Willow Creek Road. Unfortunately,…
