Smoke lingers from Angora

Date: July 16, 2007


SEEING SMOKE?
ANGORA FIRE AREA WILL SHOW OCCASIONAL SMOKE

South Lake Tahoe, CA. Forest Service Fire Officials as well as local fire protection agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin would like to advise the public that periodic smoke will continue to be seen from the burned area of the Angora Fire near South Lake Tahoe. Smoldering materials below ground often result in occasional smoke for weeks after a fire in contained.

Fire crews continue to patrol and monitor residual fore activity, and mop up hot spots as they are encountered.

"This is very common, very normal," says Rex Norman, Forest Service
spokesperson, adding, "It's also understandable that people get jittery about this and call 911 to report a fire, or their concern the fire is starting up again." According to Norman, many wildfires continue to generate occasional smoke, or isolated small flares much longer after the fire than we see now with the Angora incident.

The Forest Service recommends that if you see smoke from the burned
area of the Angora Fire to avoid calling 911 unless there is an immediate hazard or threat. However, if you see smoke from any other areas, and suspect a wildfire, call 911 immediately.

FIRE AREA CLOSED

The Forest Service reminds residents and visitors to the basin, of the closure order for the fire area. Until further notice, the National Forest Lands of the fire area are closed to all entry. Significant hazards remain, particularly with falling trees.

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