Dark, Bullards Bar

Dark, near Hornswoggle Campground and Dark Day on the Tahoe National Forest in the Camptonville area.

July 4, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Mop-up operations in progress, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

July 4, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Dark IC reports ground resources are building handline on both the right and left flanks.

July 4, 2019 at 4:58 PM

Canceling the Plumas engine still en route to the fire. Air Attack 50 is returning to the Grass Valley Air Attack Base.

July 4, 2019 at 4:55 PM

Helicopter 514 has been released from the fire. Dark IC reports a hoselay is complete around the fire.

July 4, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Dozer has been released, prevention is en route to the fire.

July 4, 2019 at 4:51 PM

Good progress being made, firefighters have 100 yards of line to build before reaching the road. Releasing the air tanker now.

July 4, 2019 at 4:49 PM

Dark IC requests the two closest engines and one water tender to continue in. Air Attack and Helicopter to remain overhead.

July 4, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Helicopter 514 en route from White Cloud, approximately 2 minutes out. Crew of 8 helitack members on board.

July 4, 2019 at 4:46 PM

Firefighters are attempting to make their way to the head of the fire. Tanker 89 is one minute out.

July 4, 2019 at 4:39 PM

Dark IC reports 2-3 acres in the grass. Firefighters are starting a hoselay on the right flank. Fire has some wind on it.

July 4, 2019 at 4:35 PM

Oregon Peak reports a moderate build on the smoke.

July 4, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Now a full wildland dispatch on order for the reported fire near Hornswoggle Campground and Dark Day.

July 4, 2019 at 4:28 PM

Smoke report from Pike County lookout, light smoke visible near Hornswoggle Campground off Bullards Bar. Units en route.