New fire restrictions in South Lake Tahoe - no charcoal, no wood until further notice
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/20/2021 - 2:38pm
YES- Propane Fire pits and grills
YES- Liquid petroleum or gas camp stoves.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to current conditions and the Tamarack Fire burning out of control not far away, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Clive Savacool has ordered new fire restrictions for within the city limits until further notice. This order starts at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
NO- Charcoal BBQs
NO- Pellet BBQs
YES- Propane Fire pits and grills
YES- Liquid petroleum or gas camp stoves.
Should it be a Red Flag Warning event, all sources of flame including gas is banned.
If you are unclear about any of these restrictions you can call the main Fire station at 530-542-6160.
These South Lake Tahoe restrictions match those in other jurisdictions around Lake Tahoe.