CAL FIRE Takes Zero Tolerance Stance Against Illegal Fireworks Anyone Caught With Illegal Fireworks Could Face Steep Fines & Arrest Sacramento – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) concluded a statewide operation designed to prevent illegal fireworks from entering California. The statewide operation, conducted between June 26th and June 30th, […]
Read More ►PRESS RELEASE Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team For Immediate Release July 01, 2020 Fight Fire with a Plan The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team urges residents to prepare for wildfire Contact: University of Nevada, Reno Extension Jamie Roice-Gomes, (775) 336-0261 or [email protected] LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe […]
Read More ►Contact: Tia Rancourt Public Education/Information Officer North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District 775-813-8106 [email protected] CELEBRATE JULY 4TH SAFELY As public fireworks displays are canceled across the country, and, in our own community, we would like to remind everyone to please refrain from using consumer fireworks when celebrating on and around July 4th. In a typical […]
Read More ►For Immediate Release Lisa Herron, (530) 543-2815 [email protected] Forest Service names new fire management officer for Tahoe Basin SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., December 16, 2019 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Forest Fire Management Officer (FMO), Carrie Thaler. Thaler comes to […]
Read More ►Wildfire Pre Attack Plans Funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation for the Tahoe Basin The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is happy to announce a donation of $18,057 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) to enhance wildfire suppression capabilities on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. This donation will result in expansion of […]
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