Pile Burning Week of October 28, 2019
October 24th, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tia Rancourt, Public Education/Information Officer
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
775-813-8106
trancourt@nltfpd.net
PILE BURNING WEEK OF OCTOBER 28, 2019
Weather and fuel conditions permitting, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District anticipates pile burning approximately 10-20 acres in the Diamond Peak Ski area the week of October 28, 2019.
Smoke resulting from the pile burning will affect the surrounding areas for approximately 48-72 hours. People that are smoke sensitive are advised to please stay inside and close their windows and doors as much as possible until the smoke dissipates.
We thank the community for your patience and understanding with the short-term smoke impacts, realizing that improving forest health and fire safety are the long-term benefits.
For further information, or to be added to the Fire District Smoke Sensitive Notification List, please call the Fire District at 775-831-0351, ext. 8106 or email trancourt@nltfpd.net.