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All nine people who died in Tuesday’s Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe have been recovered, with eight identified. Two survivors were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries as a five-day, multi-agency rescue operation involving local, state and federal partners wrapped up; the Tahoe National Forest area was temporarily closed during recovery.
A small plane crashed near the Olympic Heights subdivision in Truckee, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and both FAA and NTSB officials are set to investigate the scene. Residents in the area have been advised to expect a heavy presence of first responders as the investigation unfolds.
A small plane crashed near Glenshire Drive and Olympic Boulevard in Nevada County, killing two people, according to the Truckee Police Department. The crash occurred between the railroad tracks and the Truckee River, prompting a heavy presence of emergency responders in the area. The number of passengers on the plane remains unconfirmed, and there is currently no threat to structures or road closures.
A 19-year-old inmate who walked off a minimum-security conservation camp in Nevada County, California, was captured in Fresno after being missing for seven days. Malachi D. Thomas was apprehended without incident and taken to North Kern State Prison. He will face escape charges, and his case will be referred to the Nevada County District Attorney. Thomas was serving a seven-year sentence for assault and was admitted to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from Fresno County.
The Highway Fire in Nevada County is threatening homes in the town of Washington, prompting evacuation orders. The fire, which has burned 15 acres, started in the area of Washington Road and Highway 20. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and multiple fire agencies are responding to the incident.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Lake Almanor, northeast of Chico, and was felt all over the Sacramento Valley. The quake disrupted a Nevada County Planning Commission meeting and caused bottles to fall at a liquor store near the epicenter. There have been no reports of injuries or structural damage. Experts say there is a small chance of a larger earthquake in the next three days.