Fire operations to resume in Tahoe basin

Weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations beginning Feb. 29.

On the East Shore, operations may take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor. On the South Shore, operations may take place near Spring Creek, Panther Road, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Sawmill 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.