Fire restrictions begin Monday in the Lake Tahoe Basin

Fire restrictions will go into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday July 9. A Forest Order has been issued to provide for public safety through the end of the official 2012 fire season. (see PDF below.)
Campfires, including charcoal barbecues, are prohibited except in exempted recreation sites. Smoking on National Forest land is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or within an exempted recreation site. Fire restrictions are intended to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires over the summer season.
During fire restrictions, campfires are prohibited in all other semi-developed sites such as Luther Pass, Blackwood Canyon, and Watson Lake, as well as in all dispersed recreation areas. Forest users should obtain specific information about the area they are visiting before venturing out. For a complete list of regulations and exempted recreation sites go here.

For additional information regarding fire restrictions, call the Forest Supervisor's office at (530) 543-2694 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.