Prescribed fires to be set in Tahoe basin

California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations beginning March 7, weather permitting.

On the East Shore, operations may take place near 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. On the North and West shores, operations may take place in Burton Creek, Sugar Pine Point, D.L. Bliss and Emerald Bay state parks.  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.

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