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LAKE TAHOE FIREFIGHTERS SHARE LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE CALDOR FIRE

November 4th, 2021

PRESS RELEASE Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2021 LAKE TAHOE FIREFIGHTERS SHARE LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE CALDOR FIRE Contact: Amanda Milici, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, 530-543-1501 ext.114 Contact: Eric Guevin, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, 775-815-0972 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.– As the community celebrates 100 percent containment of the Caldor Fire, […]

Agencies to begin fall prescribed fire operations this week

November 2nd, 2021

Agencies to begin fall prescribed fire operations this week Contact:  USDA Forest Service, Lisa Herron (530) 721-3898 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Oct. 29, 2021– The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state, and federal partners, will begin prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe beginning next week and continuing through much of the winter […]

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team to begin Lake Tahoe prescribed fire program

October 19th, 2021

PRESS RELEASETahoe Fire and Fuels TeamFor Immediate Release Contact: USDA Forest Service, Lisa Herron (530) 543-2815 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Oct. 12, 2021 – Under the coordination of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), the Lake Tahoe Basin fall prescribed fire program may begin as early as November, weather and conditions permitting. Smoke will be […]

‘No miracle’: Christmas Valley, Meyers saved by firefighters, prevention measures

September 23rd, 2021

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 […]

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Updated Evacuation Checklist & Notifications

September 2nd, 2021

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 […]

PRESERVING WATER FOR THE FIRE FIGHT

September 1st, 2021

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 […]

How to Prepare for Wildfire

August 30th, 2021

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 […]

RED FLAG WARNING DECLARATION – VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER

August 17th, 2021

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 […]

LAKE TAHOE FIRE RESTRICTIONS & FIRE PREVENTION TIPS

August 10th, 2021

Tahoe Fire and Fuels TeamFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10th, 2021 Contact: Amanda Milici, Tahoe Resource Conservation District, 530-543-1501 x 114 LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With California and Nevada experiencing moderate to extreme drought conditions, it is crucial to exercise utmost caution in Lake Tahoe this year. Residents and visitors should be aware of fire restrictions […]

RED FLAG WARNING DECLARATION – VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER

August 5th, 2021

North Tahoe and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Erin Holland – Public Information Officer – North Tahoe Fire – holland@ntfire.net – 530-308-1158 RED FLAG WARNING DECLARATION – VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER Tahoe City, Calif. August 5, 2021 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from […]