Residents urged to keep fire hydrants clear

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has more than 1,000 fire hydrants in its jurisdiction. With the recent snowstorms and more on the way, it has been difficult to keep all of them clear.

If fire hydrants are located on private property, it is the homeowners or homeowners association responsibility to keep the fire hydrant clear.

Fire personnel are working daily to uncover and clear hydrants. Nevada Division of Forestry hand crews are helping.

Residents and businesses are encourages to clear any hydrant near them. When maintaining a hydrant please try to ensure that a 3-foot clear space is maintained around the hydrant and to the roads edge.