South Lake Tahoe issues 48-hour fire ban in city limits

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Clive Savacool has instituted a 48-hour burn ban effective immediately in the city limits.

In addition to existing fire restrictions, all outdoor cooking and any outdoor burning – from any source, in any location – is strictly prohibited through Tuesday, July 20 at 3:00 p.m.

This information is current as of 3:00 p.m., July 18 and may change as the situation warrants.

Those living in other areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin are under different rules, though all outdoor burning is not allowed.

The fire department will update the public through social media and we will continue to update through stories.