U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations Sept. 30 near the west end of Ward Canyon on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

Operations may continue through the week, weather and staff permitting. The project area is approximately 2 acres.

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

This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and critical resources.

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