air quality in lake tahoe
Clearing skies in Lake Tahoe; Some evacuations from Detwiler Fire lifted
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 10:57am
Residents are now being told they can return to their Mariposa, Calif. homes after being evacuated by the Detwiler Fire which started on July 16.
As of 11:30 a.m. Friday, the fire has burned 74,083 acres and is now 15 percent contained.
Since the fire is still threatening 1,500 structures many other evacuations remain in place. 58 homes and 60 minor structures have been destroyed with another 17 residences and structures damaged.
The nearby Maria Fire on Mokelume Hill in Calaveras County is now 117 acres and 95 percent contained.
Opinion: Air quality in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 7:24am
To keep Tahoe cherished and known for its beauty, locals try in their best efforts to “keep Tahoe blue.” Sadly, negative effects in our ecosystems come from humans which could damage the clarity of the lake and the air quality. Bad air quality comes from numerous sources, such as car emissions, uncontained fires, and contributors to toxic runoff into the forest; these sources of pollution must be stopped.
Unhealthy Air in South Lake Tahoe Triggers Outdoor Restrictions at Local Schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 11:05am
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District has issued restrictions to outdoor activities due to the unhealthy condition of the air in South Lake Tahoe due to the Rim Fire.
All recesses will be conducted indoors and all afternoon sports practices will be restricted. These conditions will be lifted should air quality improve during the day.
