Prescribed fires to be set in Tahoe basin
Weather permitting, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations beginning April 11.
On the North Shore, operations may take place in Burton Creek State Park. On the East Shore, operations may take place near Sand Harbor, Spooner Summit and Camp Galilee. On the South Shore, operations may take place near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
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.