The U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit lifted the area closures put in place for public safety

during the hazard tree removal project in the Angora Fire area.

Large numbers of standing dead trees and damaged live trees are present inside and outside the project area. Storms and high winds can cause standing dead trees to fall or snap. Several dead trees along with damaged live trees came down in the October storm. The USFS warns hikers, bikers and winter recreationists to use caution within the fire area and avoid areas with large concentrations of dead standing trees.

When conditions are favorable next year, felled dead trees between Angora Creek and Lake Tahoe Boulevard will be removed.

For more information, call (530) 543.2694.