Emerald Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 176 Acres
  • 1 County: El Dorado
Last Updated
10/17/2016 11:45 AM
Date Started
10/14/2016 1:28 AM
Date Contained
10/17/2016 11:45 AM
Location Information
off Highway 89, near Cascade Lake and Emerald Bay.
Latitude / Longitude
[38.93449,-120.10744]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Amador- El Dorado Unit / USFS El Dorado National Forest / Lake Valley Fire
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Status Update

Situation Summary

The Emerald Fire is 100% contained. Debris continues to impact the roadway due to the high winds and torrential rains. Fire suppression repair is ongoing.

Fire crews, law enforcement, Caltrans and Liberty Utilities continue to work in the area. Residents and visitors are advised to take extra caution while driving in these areas.

Liberty Utilities is working to restore damaged infrastructure in the fire area in order to reestablish power to Spring Creek Tract.

Agency cooperators would like to thank the community for their continued patience and support throughout this emergency.

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Amador- El Dorado Unit / USFS El Dorado National Forest / Lake Valley Fire

CAL FIRE

USFS

Lake Valley

Meeks Bay Fire

South Lake Tahoe Fire

El Dorado Sheriffs

SLT PD

CHP

State Parks

CALTrans

Fallen Leaf Lake Fire

North Tahoe Fire

Liberty Utilities