MEYERS, Calif. — The Caldor Fire has claimed more than 700 single family residences since it began on Aug. 14 but Christmas Valley and Meyers homes remained relatively unscathed. Many have called this the “Christmas Valley Miracle,” but Lake Valley Fire Protection District Chief Brad Zlendick said it’s not a miracle, it’s the efforts of […]
The Caldor Fire has been on many of our minds, and our hearts go out to those impacted by the fire. As a reminder, it’s important to evacuate quickly and safely when asked by emergency responders. Preparing for evacuation is the best way to ensure a quick and safe evacuation. Please look at our updated […]
Erin Holland – Public Information Officer – North Tahoe Fire – holland@ntfire.net – (530) 584-2361 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Water purveyors around Lake Tahoe are reporting an alarming trend; residents leaving irrigation, garden hoses, and sprinklers on roofs actively running as they follow evacuation orders. Not only is this not helpful in protecting homes from […]
PRESS RELEASE Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26th, 2021 HOW TO PREPARE FOR WILDFIRE Contact: Amanda Milici, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, (530) 543-1501 x 114 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Since the 2007 Angora Fire, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has completed 65,000 acres of treatment to reduce hazardous fuels […]
Erin Holland – Public Information Officer – North Tahoe Fire – holland@ntfire.net – 530-308-1158 Tahoe City, Calif. August 16, 2021 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 for the greater Lake Tahoe/Truckee area. The […]