tahoe douglas fire
South Lake Tahoe fire causes $400,000 in damage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 2:02pm
A quick response by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) saved a Merced Avenue four-plex from major damage Wednesday night.
At 10:54 p.m. December 14, SLTFR received a call of fire in one of the four two-story units. When they arrived they found the bottom floor engulfed. Within seven minutes, the fire was knocked down according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston.
South Lake Tahoe fire displaces occupants of six apartments
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 4:23pm
8:00 p.m.update 12/7/16: South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has ended their command at the 10th street apartments that suffered major damage in a blaze earlier today. The loss is estimated to be $250,000.
The unit where the fire started is uninhabitable, upper units received some water and heat damage as the fire spread up to the second floor by lapping up the outside of the structure. The fire did not extend into the attic space.
Red Cross is helping the fire victims with temporary housing.
Prescribed fire operations resume on Lake Tahoe's south and east shores
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 8:34pm
Prescribed fire operations by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service will continue next week at several locations around Lake Tahoe.
Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures and precipitation, which favor prescribed burning. The joint efforts to remove excess vegetation are scheduled to take place at nine different locations including Glenbrook, Cave Rock, Round Hill, lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Paradise and Meyers.
South Upper Truckee - 50 acres
North Upper Truckee, Homer - 20 acres
Prescribed burning resumes around Lake Tahoe on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 4:47pm
Continuing prescribed fire operations by the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 15 in several areas around Lake Tahoe.
If conditions are favorable, buring is scheduled at Stillwater Cover near Crystal Bay, off Logan Creek Drive, near Cave Rock, Zephyr Heights and Round Hill, and on urban lots near Heavenly Mountain Resort, off North Upper Truckee Road and near Big Meadow off Highway 89 South. Operations will continue as conditions allow.
Newly elected Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Board thanks community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 9:35am
The three members of the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Board went out into the community to thank the voters.
Here is their message to the residents of the district:
Tahoe Douglas Fire District promotes Jim Antti
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 11:54pm
Jim Antti started off working as a firefighter/paramedic for Tahoe Doulgas Fire Protection District 24 years ago, and today he is their new assistant chief.
Antti was hired in June of 1992, promoted to captain in February, 2003, and to battalion chief in June, 2013.
Douglas County election results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:20pm
7:00 a.m. 11/9 update: 100 percent of the precincts have been counted in Douglas County.
Douglas County School Board
Area 3
Keith Byer 13,009 65.88 %
Michael Kiger 6737 34.12 %
Area 4
Linda Gilkerson 11,760 58.19 %
Larry Lippman 8450 41.81 %
Cave Rock General Improvement District
Ralph Miller 53 43.80 %
Joanne Zerg 45 37.19 %
Michael Rooney 23 19.01 %
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
Greg Felton 1710 27.57 %
Ann Grant 1680 27.08 %
Larry Schussel 1678 27.05 %
Blue Ribbon Awards presented on Thursday during ceremony and dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 5:30pm
From quality shopping, accommodations, recreation and dining options to the myriad service providers and businesses, the Blue Ribbon Awards honor all that business should be. This important awards program salutes those businesses that are making significant contributions to the South Shore economy.
Get out and vote - Election Day 2016
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:38am
Many are ready for this election to be over the national level with the negativity surrounding the campaigns. On a local level there are several choices before voters.
If you have not already submitted your ballots, find your polling place here:
If you live in the South Lake Tahoe City limits, you are able to vote for two of ten candidates for City Council (in alphabetical order):
Brooke Laine
Dan McLaughlin
Jason Collin
JoAnn Conner
Prescribed burns start again Sunday around the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 11:45pm
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations around the South Shore from Spooner Summit to Meyers, weather and conditions permitting.
Starting Sunday, November 6, the agencies will start burning hand piles off Logan Creek Drive and on Kingsbury Grade on the East Shore, and on urban lots near Heavenly Mountain Resort and off North Upper Truckee Road on the South Shore.
Nevada (Locations and planned date of ignition):
Logan Creek - 10 acres of hand piles start November 6
Nominations revealed for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:42pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for their annual Blue Ribbon Awards with 80 nominations from the community. The program recognizes businesses and individuals who excel in working as one in an effort to improve the quality of life on the South Shore.
Small fire overnight behind Meek's Lumber in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:43pm
Firefighters from the South Shore jumped on an early morning fire behind Meek's Lumber on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Friday.
At 3:02 a.m., people driving by saw the flames and called 911. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded along with Tahoe Douglas Fire, resulting in two engines, medics, an ambulance and battalion chief at the scene.
This fire was burning at the same time as the Emerald Fire off of Highway 89 in the Spring Creek area.
One acre burned and the crews were released just before 6:00 a.m.
Lake Valley Fire promotes and hires seven, welcomes Chief Alameda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 12:25pm
It wasn't your normal badge ceremony and pinning at Lake Valley Fire District firehouse in Meyers, a celebration of a new hire or new promotion. This time, it was historic, a ceremony that saw not only new new hires, but the promotion at all ranks in the department, including a new Fire Chief.
Sunday afternoon fire off of Highway 50 and Kahle Drive
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/09/2016 - 4:20pm
5:50 p.m. update: A vegetation fire in Rave Meadow between Kahle Drive and Elks Point Road in Stateline consumed about 1/4 acre before being contained by fire crews Sunday afternoon.
U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe Douglas Fire and Calfire crews responded.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A second fire is burning in the brush off of Kahle Drive in Stateline. First responders said flames are five feet high and so far a patch of 20 feet by 20 feet has burned with a low rate of spread.
Small fires continue around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 3:06pm
There have been two more small fires around South Lake Tahoe in the last four days, the most recent Tuesday night.
On Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. there was a small wildfire on National Forest land off Park Avenue. It was approximately 20 feet by 20 feet and the cause is under investigation.
Tuesday, September 27, there was a small wildfire near the same location reported at 10 p.m. It was approximately 50 feet by 50 feet and also remains under investigation.
Firefighters killed in 1926 fire to be remembered in ceremony
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 2:07pm
It was 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28 in the year 1926. Fire had broken out at the Jack Smith Ranch at the base of Clear Creek Canyon above Carson City, Nev.
Flames were high, and the fire traveled up the canyon rapidly, getting ever so close to the source of timber for all of the state's mines at Glenbrook. The fire also burned several ranches. Strong winds fanned those flames, and caused the fire to reverse itself and come down Kings Canyon. Again, it reversed itself and raced up Kings Canyon one more.
South Lake Tahoe man injured, Wellington woman killed in Kingsbury Grade collision
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 2:13pm
Kingsbury Grade was closed for several hours Friday after a collision between a motorhome and a Nissan Pathfinder sent several victims to area hospitals and resulted in the death of one of the drivers.
At 1:30 p.m., the two vehicles collided about 1.5 miles down from the summit on the valley side of the road. One person from each vehicle had to be extricated according to Fire Marshall Eric Guevin of Tahoe Douglas Fire Department.
Care Flight landed at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade to transport the victims.
Fire at Spooner Lake brings out full response: Burns just over 1/2 acre and now under control
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 7:50pm
A fire near Spooner Lake brought out multiple agencies and the two SuperScoopers staying at the Lake Tahoe Airport Tuesday afternoon, but the quick response kept the fire at just over 1/2 acre before being contained.
With Red Flag conditions existing at the time, engines and crews from the US Forest Service, Cal Fire, Tahoe Douglas Fire, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and BLM all responded to the Spooner Lake State Park after receiving the call at 3:58 p.m.
9/11 Memorial in South Lake Tahoe honors first responders and military
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 3:11pm
September 11, 2001 at 5:51 a.m. PST/ 8:51 a.m. local New York time. Its one of those days, and times, that people remember what they were doing at the exact moment the images of the first airplane guided by terrorists hitting a tower of the World Trade Center.
September 11, 2001 at 6:03 a.m. PST/ 9:03 a.m. local New York time. As most of the nation was watching their televisions or listening to their radios, the second tower of the World Trade Center was hit by another airplane.
Another suspicious fire on the South Shore, this time in Rabe Meadows
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 5:16pm
A series of fires along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are still under investigation and have caused some concern among residents. The most recent one, on Tuesday, burned a portion of grass at Rabe Meadow near Kahle Drive at Stateline.
The fire, which burned a patch 30 feet by 40 feet, was reported at 10:13 a.m. Both Tahoe Douglas Fire Department and the US Forest Service responded.
Man dies while scuba diving in Glenbrook Bay as he explored SS Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:18am
A 63-year-old man diving in Lake Tahoe near Glenbrook Bay died on Monday, September 5.
Marine Patrols from Douglas County Sheriff, Washoe County Sheriff and El Dorado County Sheriff, along with Tahoe Douglas Fire all responded to the distress call of a scuba diver in trouble just after 10:00 a.m.
Ask the Candidates: What question would you like to ask of your local candidates?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 4:19pm
South Tahoe Now is offering a new feature this election season, Ask the Candidates. Send your questions of Douglas County (Lake Tahoe side) and South Lake Tahoe candidates candidates, and South Tahoe Now will ask, and get their answers.
Please send your questions to: southtahoenow.com/contact.
The local candidates are:
South Lake Tahoe City Council
Jason Collin, JoAnn Conner, Patrick Jarrett, Brooke Laine, Ted Long, Danny Laughlin, Harold "Trey" Walker III, John Shearer, Robert Topel, Tamara Wallace
Tahoe Rim Trail worker injured after serious fall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 4:04pm
A worker on the Tahoe Rim Trail sustained serious injuries Thursday when he fell down a steep slope and landed on rocks near Heavenly Mountain Resort.
"The unidentified man was taken to the hospital with multiple traumatic injuries," Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall Eric Guevin told South Tahoe Now. "He was with a snagged tree and thrown 40 feet down a 40 percent slope."
Coast Guard continuing investigation into Tahoe Queen fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 12:40pm
An investigation team from the Coast Guard is continuing their investigation into Tuesday's fire on board the Tahoe Queen, which suffered severe damage while it was docked at the pier at the Zephyr Cove Marina on Lake Tahoe's South Shore.
At this point they have not completed their investigation and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Fire severely damages Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:12am
ZEPHYR COVE, NV - Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
Boat sinks in Lake Tahoe with 4 men on board; All rescued after late night search
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:37am
Four men from San Francisco are very lucky today after being rescued early Sunday morning after their rented boat sank three miles off shore in the cold waters of Lake Tahoe.
Shouts for help were heard from people staying both at the Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Center and in Marla Bay, and 911 calls were made into the Tahoe Douglas Fire station.
For reasons unknown at this time, the boat started taking in water at about 10:00 p.m. None of the four passengers were wearing life jackets.
Investigation into fatal fire in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 3:22pm
One person died early Sunday morning as fire swept through their Incline Village home on Tomahawk Trail, north of SR28.
At 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and fire personnel were dispatched to a structure fire. Upon arrival they found the condominium fully engulfed in flames.
After several hours of firefighting efforts, crews were able to enter the structure and discover a subject deceased in the home.
Gunnar, newest Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 8:02pm
Here is some news to take a little “paws” with...introducing the newest trainee on the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District team, Gunner. He is a member of the Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and, once he completes his training, will join six other dogs as canine resources for the Northern Nevada Bomb Technicians Task Force.
The other EOD dogs are from UNR-Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and three from Reno Airport TSA.
New chief at the helm of Tahoe Douglas Fire Department
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 4:07pm
Retired Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Ben Sharit can now rest assured that his former fire department is in good hands with the promotion of Scott Baker to Fire Chief. Baker took over the controls in July 1.
He came to the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department in December as Assistant Chief as a nation-wide search, but it turned out they didn't have to look far as Baker was Division Chief of Fleet and Facilities for the Reno Fire Department.
Quick response to two fires burning near Heavenly Gondola
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 5:49pm
6:50 p.m. update - The gondola is no longer threatened by the Montreal Fire. The fires are contained at this time and expected to be controlled soon. Wrap up of fire activity is expected at 9:00 p.m. but personnel will remain on the scene to watch overnight.
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Firefighters quickly put out two fires on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 2:34pm
Firefighters responded to two small fires on Sunday, one at Round Hill and the other in the meadow behind the Ross store.
A person walking behind the US Forest Service building and Ross/Rite Aid building saw a fire and rushed into Ross to call 911. Firefighters responded quickly and the small fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was only able to burn a 5 ft x 5 ft square. The cause is under investigation.
Latest Lake Tahoe fatality identified
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 4:53pm
The man whose unconscious body was found on June 25 near a jet ski on Lake Tahoe has been identified.
A passerby found 21-year-old Jawahar Kaliyamurthy floating near the unoccupied jet ski east of Meeks Bay at about 11:38 a.m. on the 25th, called for help, pulled the man from the water and began CPR.
Defensible space presentation by forester at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 10:59am
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 6:00pm The Friends of the Library are excited to welcome the timely presentation by John Pickett, Forester with the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. His incredibly interesting talk will teach us all about creating defensible spaces. As the temperatures rise, this is a presentation we should all attend. Join us for this free and informative program.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Pyrotechnic crews finish up preparations for Lake Tahoe fireworks show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 11:51pm
Tens of thousands of people will be enjoying the Lights on the Lake fireworks show over Lake Tahoe Monday, most of them unaware of the hundreds of hours of work put into their enjoyment.
"We love out job," said Zambelli Fireworks Western Region Project Manager John Hagan. "We can use explosives to make people happy."
Zambelli is the company hired to produce the 25 minute pyrotechnic show over Lake Tahoe on July 4, starting at 9:45 p.m.
Mountain Resort Television: Lake Tahoe and fireworks safety
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 8:10pmMountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen meets up with Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin to discuss fire safety concerns in regard to this holiday weekend.
Deaths in Lake Tahoe attributed to cold water shock, not hypothermia
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:20pm
"Swim Smart, Swim Safe: know the dangers of cold water" is the message coming from agencies responsible for boating and water safety on Lake Tahoe, especially after the recent deaths in the lake of two healthy men.
Drowning incidents from boating, paddling and swimming often share the same cause, "cold water shock," an involuntary gasp reflex caused by sudden immersion in cold water. Swimmers and boaters suddenly exposed to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe may experience rapid breathing, gasping, fainting, muscle failure and immediate risk of drowning.
Fire pit restrictions differ on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:05pm
Depending on where you live on the South Shore, you may be able to have a wood fire in your outdoor fire pit, or, maybe not.
Restrictions differ between Tahoe Douglas Fire Department and the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley Fire Departments.
Cal Fire and the U.S Forest Service also have fire regulations to be aware of.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief retiring after 36 years of service
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 8:40pm
Engineer test. Check. Hire an Assistant Chief. Check. Negotiate new three year contract with union. Check. Retire ....Almost check.
The board on the wall in Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Ben Sharit's office has a list of to-dos, things he had to accomplish before he could retire. On Thursday, June 30, he will be able to check them all off.
Ben Sharit, the Chief since 2011, will leave his post after being in the EMT, paramedic, firefighter business since 1980.
Early morning fire at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:20am
5:30 p.m. update 6/27: A call went into South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at 6:47 a.m. Monday, June 27 of a home on fire on Kubel Avenue. When personnel arrived, they saw flames from the roof and shed at the rear of the property.
Kudos: LTVA thanks community volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!
Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 11:36pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 12:00pm
The 3rd annual Wildfire Safety Expo will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" where Highways 50 and 89 meet.
Zika Virus depleting blood supplies
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 7:14pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2016 - 12:00pm
United Blood Services is holding a blood drive Wednesday, May 18 at Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Station 23 in Round Hill. Donations have declined since mid-March and the demand has escalated, dropping the available supply of Type O-Negative and Type O-positive to extremely low levels. Blood center officials have concluded that an increase in Zika deferrals after Spring Break travels has caused a decline in public responsiveness to donate blood.
Fire destroys condos in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 4:04pm
5/4/16 11:00 a.m. update: The fire that swept through a Tahoe Keys condo complext on Tuesday caused an estimated $3 million in damage. Seven of the units suffered significant damage and a few other units in the surrounding condominiums have had some water and/or smoke damage. Firefighters arrived after receiving the 1:48 p.m. 911 call, and the fire was contained at approximately 4:10 p.m. Fire fighting personnel remained on the scene until 9:00 p.m.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 9:38pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations again this week, starting April 25.
East Shore: Near Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: 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.
Prescribed burns on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 7:16pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are schedule to continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday, April 18, 2016.
East Shore: Burning planned on the north side of Spooner Lake off Highway 28, Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Burning planned 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.
Get free movie pass at Whittell High School Community Blood Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 11:37am
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 8:30am Students at Whittell High School are looking to beat their previous record of 50 donors/units at their next blood drive on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Student coordinators, Ellie Krolicki and Anna White, are inviting the public to attend their first blood drive in the school's new gym from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please help them beat the WHS record of over 50 donors/units.
Whittell High School is located at 240 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
Gregory “Scott” Baker named Tahoe Douglas Fire's new Assistant Fire Chief
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 2:18pm
Gregory "Scott" Baker has joined the Tahoe Douglas Fire District as their new Assistant Fire Chief, replacing Mark A. Novak who left the department a year ago to become the new Fire Chief in Vail, Colorado.
Baker, who brings with him over 20-years of service, comes to the fire district from the Reno Fire Department where his most recent position was that of Division Chief of Fleet and Facilities.
Prescribed burns continuing in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 4:46pm
Lake Valley and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks and the U.S Forest Service have plans to continue widespread prescribed fire operations beginning February 1.
Lake Valley operations: 50 acres northeast of Lake Tahoe Airport off of Barbara Avenue. Planned ignition February 3. 10 days of burn down time. Smoke expected to travel southwest.
Federal funds aiding wildfire preparedness at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 4:24pm
The latest round of funding through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) includes more than $3 million for projects to help reduce wildfire risk in Lake Tahoe communities.
The funding award for Lake Tahoe is part of nearly $40 million going to projects around Nevada to reduce wildfire risk, conserve landscapes, restore wildlife habitat, and improve public recreation. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the funding awards this January.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:53pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy are planning to continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the following areas:
Tranquility - Between Round Hill and Zephyr Cove, 3 acres of hand piles will be burned. The ignition date is planned for 1/20/16. Fire and smoke will be present during five days of burn down time with smoke expected to travel to the north/northeast. Smoke may be visible from Zephyr Cove to Round Hill.
