I just called the King Fire Info Line and the told me that they are unsure at the this time when Ice House Road will open, but that things could change at any point in time. They said the fire is West of Airport Flat and that it isn't traveling toward the Rubicon trail, just blocking off the entrance. That being said, they said that it has not harmed the actual Rubicon. So that's great news! However, both the exit (in Tahoe) and Ice House Road are currently closed. I'll keep calling for updates.
Apparently with the rain, which helped the fire, inhibited the fire fighters. I guess there were slides and they had to pull back a bunch of firefighters to camp to resolve issues there. Also, trucks couldn't make it up due to the slipping/mud, etc. That happened yesterday afternoon. At this time those men and women are back on the fire line and making progress.
Fingers crossed, they said there is still potential for re-opening and for the fire to be out by the time we take our trip.
