Rubicon Trail Under Evacuation Order For King Fire

Nasty sight coming into Reno this afternoon.

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Everything to the south was clear.
 
And it looks like ice house road is open to residence only now. Not sure about the status of the Rubicon Trail still.
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More info. looks like the Rubicon trail is still closed

From http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3818087
The following popular recreation sites are within the closure area:

The west side of Desolation Wilderness on the Eldorado National Forest, the Crystal Basin area, including areas accessed by Icehouse Road, the Wrights Lake area, the Hell Hole area, Stumpy Meadows and Dru Barner campground.

Recreation sites on the Amador Ranger District are not affected by the closure. Visitors are asked to remember that fire restrictions are still in effect. Open fires or stoves are prohibited unless in developed campgrounds. Forest Service staff will be patrolling to ensure compliance.
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We've been getting rain and snow. I haven't read a recent report on the fire but the weather has to be helping substantially.
 
84% contained as of an hour ago. Crews are dealing with the fire and with protecting themselves and other structures from mud slides and the like from the rain.
 
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This is terrible and what makes it even worse is the fact the was intentionally set. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and fire fighters.
 
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