Control burn scheduled near S. Tahoe airport

U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations near the Lake Tahoe Airport in South Tahoe on Feb. 14.

The project is approximately 17 acres..

Residents and travelers can expect to see smoke from prescribed fire project areas.

State and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work during this period.

This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and critical resources. Smoke management is part of every prescribed fire burn plan, and efforts will be taken to reduce actual or potential smoke impacts on community areas.