Angora Fire Pyramid Circle, South Lake Tahoe

Pyramid Circle on fire during the Angora Fires in South Lake Tahoe. This is the real deal!

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• Angora
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• South
• Lake
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• Pyramid
• Circle

[markgsp]

The wind was blowing cross from our position. We experienced heat waves at times...especially in the forest early on.

[MTBNatlChamp]

Wow, you're nuts for being there, but the house behind the truck to the left of the telephone poll (white garage door) is mine. My wife and I had to fight back the tears. We haven't been allowed back into the area yet, so your video really brings the stark reality to us. I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

[markgsp]

I am so sorry for your loss. I live on Shoshone and had biked over. We attempted to put garden hoses on decks of homes on the Court. Obviously it was out of control. If there is anything I can do, please do not hestitate to contact myself. I have additional video that was not posted. Mark

[MTBNatlChamp]

Mark, thanks for responding to my post. Is your place okay? I'd like to see any video you might have that shows my place. We didn't go in today(Friday) we're in the Bay Area and I have a bike race in Socal Sunday so we're going to try and make it back up Monday. I wanted to thank you for the video when I wrote my post but I wasn't sure if you'd know it was sincere, but it is. Thanks, Bob B.

[markgsp]

My home was spared. Stories are emerging that Lake Valley made a stand and were able to save the rest of the homes on our street. I appreciate your sincerity. Several folks who lost homes were able to see videos and pix and have been very appreciated. Let me know when your up or if there is any other footage I can grab for you tomorrow. Mark

[OMGLysses]

There were no firefighters there because it was too dangerous. They'd move in and do what they could, but when things got too dangerous, they had to get out, for their own safety. Better just houses than people along with that..

[fireguy95971]

this fire start and spread fast it overwhelmed everyone so dont blame your fire department plus those house are gone so why risk lives to save a house alrady gone they were most likely at house that they could save

[ProToolPat]

I was in North Lake at Incline Beach w/ binoculars the first day this erupted! From across the lake you could see each tree go up like a Bic lighter going off! Scary stuff lets all hope for a wet summer here in Tahoe!!!

[watrsprt56]

Don't start blaming people. I am a defensible space contractor and clear brush/trees every day in Truckee. People are being fined for not clearing lots, and you're home owners insurance will drop you of you aren't in compliance with the fire marshalls. I cleared 48 lots this summer alone and who knows how many in total. We are doing everything we can for fire prevention in Tahoe. This tragedy ruined many peoples lives and they or the fire departments are not to blame!!

[SuperThomasc]

This was on my friends street!!!! Her house is now gone!!! what a shitty time in south lake!!!!

[dankycronic420]

nope they run this town basically but many people thought of burning thier buliding down

[SableSpike747]

(You replied to my old account Haha) Did they? I swear, next time they do something like that, especially during a fire, they'll be gone for good.

[dankycronic420]

yea i know my dad worked at the airport they fined the airport 100,000 for cutting 32 extra trees then they gave them a courtesy permit for 200 more trees

[dankycronic420]

well go fuck urself what u want us to live ia a drug infested murder filled city i will take my chances with the bears and snow and rare wildwire okay

[dankycronic420]

hey joey

[eminemfreeek]

TRPA can kiss my ash

My souse was one of the many that was burned and just me watching this is really emotionall and if you doubt me my adress was 776 lake tahoe blvd

[eminemfreeek]

pyrimid circle is three streets down from my old house and as you can see there was no fire crews in the are