U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations in the Cold Creek area near South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 27.

Crews expect to burn 2 acres, conditions permitting. Operations in the Cold Creek area are scheduled to last one day.

In addition, prescribed fire operations will begin Nov. 28 in the Ward Canyon area south of Ward Creek on the West Shore. Crews expect to burn as many acres as possible before the predicted rainstorm moves into the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations in Ward Canyon are expected to last one day, weather permitting.

Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these prescribed fire project areas. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping doors, windows and outside vents closed.

To directly receive prescribed fire updates, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.