Controlled burns on East and South shores

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations beginning Feb. 16.

On the East Shore, operations may take place near the Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, south of Glenbrook and between Round Hill and Zephyr Cove. On the South Shore, operations may take place near Spring Creek, Panther Road, and Mountain Drive near North Upper Truckee Road.  To view a map with project locations and details, go online.

Residual smoke may be seen in locations where operations have taken place over the last several weeks.

Before conducting prescribed fire operations, agencies post road signs around areas affected by prescribed fire, send email notifications and update the local fire information line at 530.543.2816.