Photos: 2007 Angora Wildfire Cleanup (Lake Tahoe)

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Aftermath--destroyed property...

Home structure burned in the Angora Fire.

A metal garage door is all that is left standing at this property site. A neighboring site was spared from severe fire damage.

This mailbox was left standing while the home behind it was completely destroyed.

American flags like this are posted throughout the affected neighborhoods showing hope and support.

Scorched trees surround the neighborhood where the debris removal occurred.

A burned Jeep wrangler was discernable among the burned homes ashes and debris.

Burned trash cans and vehicles are all that remain of this homeowner’s garage.

Twisted metal debris, rubble and ash left behind in the wake of the Angora fire.

The Angora fire destroyed this entire home site but spared the children’s play structure in the meadow.

Trees burned by Angora Fire.

Hand-painted sign thanking firefighters and all other crews.

Many home sites display signs of encouragement and thank-you messages for the hard-working debris removal crew.

Last updated: June 03, 2008

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