Red flag fire warning for Tahoe-Truckee

Don’t let cool temperatures fool you, the Tahoe-Truckee area is in a high fire danger on Thursday with the winds that are preceding the storm front.

A fire that starts today could quickly get out of control, warn fire officials. They are saying to avoid activities that could spark a fire. This includes open burning, campfires, chain saws, and weed eating.

Prepare for an evacuation. Think about what you will take with you, have it ready, set a meeting location for your family. Park cars facing out, have garden hoses spread out and ready to knock down embers.