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Photo courtesy of Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District
Firefighters blast water onto a home on Crystal Boulevard that was destroyed in a fire Sunday, July 30.
House razed in Logtown Eric Jaramishian Staff writer A Crystal Boulevard house was destroyed by fire with flames spreading to nearby vegetation Sunday
before firefighters got things under control. The Logtown home was still standing when fire crews arrived on scene but it eventually ■ See FIRE, page A7
North Tahoe looks to annex Meeks Bay Sara Jackson Special to the Tahoe Daily Tribune
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While the North Tahoe and Meeks Bay fire protection districts have been in contract for more than a decade, there has been a yearslong push to annex Meeks Bay Fire into North Tahoe Fire. North Tahoe Fire Protection District covers everything from the state line in Crystal Bay, all the way down to the El Dorado County line on the west shore, and then up a little way to Alpine Meadows. Station 67 in Meeks Bay is located in El Dorado County and covers Sugar Pine Point State Park
and D.L. Bliss State Park, and then just about all the way down to Emerald Bay. North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire have been operationally consolidated since 2014. So, what does the annexation of the two districts mean for the community? According to Edward Miller, president of the Meeks Bay Fire Board of Directors, “There will be absolutely no difference in services because right now we’re being serviced by North Tahoe Fire. So, whether the engine or the back of the turnout coat says Meeks Bay Fire or North Tahoe Fire, it’s still North Tahoe firefighters and paramedics.” The Meeks Bay fire station is staffed by North Tahoe firefighters. There are people who think that when annexation is complete, there won’t be a Meeks Bay fire station anymore. There has been a Meeks Bay fire station since 1967 and fire officials say there will continue to be one after the annexation. Those working at the Meeks Bay fire station have been working ■ See MEEKS BAY, page A3
Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian
Shimmick Construction Company workers drill holes July 27 to build an abutment wall on the southern portion of the construction site for the new bridge to Mosquito. El Dorado County Department of Transportation staff said the bridge is on track to be completed by May 2025.
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Foundation going up for new bridge to Mosquito Eric Jaramishian Staff writer On canyon ridges over the South Fork of the American River north of Placerville construction of the new bridge to Mosquito continues. Workers with Shimmick Construction are finishing drilling on the south side of the project to build an abutment wall. On the north side final touches are being made on an abutment wall. The abutment walls will be used to connect the bridge to both sides of the canyon. Construction crews have to drill 80 feet deep into the ground to establish the abutment stem. Realignment of Mosquito Road on the north side of the canyon that will allow drivers to access the bridge is also under way. Next will be the construction of the piers. Soldier pile walls are going up on the bases of the canyons to help reinforce the piers’ construction, expected to be completed by August. By October drilling for the piers is expected to begin, which will take a couple of months, according to El Dorado County Department of Transportation senior civil engineer Aradhana Kochar. Concrete
The bridge’s northern abutment wall is near completion and can be seen on the south side of the canyon above the South Fork of the American River. footing will then be poured in 1,100 cubic yard measurements. Once the pier foundations are complete, pier columns will start to be built. Construction of the superstructure is slated to begin around summer 2024. Despite winter and spring weather delays, DOT staff confirmed A concrete plant is set up on Mosquito side of the project. last Thursday with the Mountain Democrat the bridge is still set for completion in mid2025. “(Work crews) have used 208 days of the 700 working days they were given to complete the bridge project out here,” said Kochar. “With the time expended, that is still really close and A reinforcement wall is constructed on the north side of we are still on a good canyon. Once completed, construction crews will begin ■ See BRIDGE, page A8 building bridge piers.
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