The National Weather Service issues RED FLAG warnings when weather conditions could cause extreme fire danger. High winds, hot and dry conditions are expected in our area. Winds could cause a wildland fire to … [Read more...]
Emigrant Gap Fire update
The North Fire is burning near Emigrant Gap, in the Tahoe National Forest. Thus far, it has burned 1,274 acres and is 43 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Some campgrounds have been closed. Dreaming … [Read more...]
Delta Fire Closes Interstate 5 for Third Day
The large red area west of Medford is the new Delta fire, along the California / Oregon border. This new, fast moving fire has burned 25,000 acres and closed Interstate 5 for the past 3-days. Full containment is not expected for … [Read more...]
California Wildfires Continue to Burn…
California's largest wildfires, the Carr Fire and the Ranch Fire, continue to burn. The Carr Fire has burned 230,000 acres since July 23rd, more than a month ago. The Ranch Fire has burned nearly 380,000 acres since July … [Read more...]
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All outdoor fires (campfires) have been banned for the remainder of the fire season
Thursday August 23, 2018, 12:00 PM Truckee Fire Protection District Advisory: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All outdoor fires (campfires) have been banned for the remainder of the fire season EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All … [Read more...]
Tahoe Donner Bans Fire Pits and Wood / Charcoal BBQ’s
Due to the extreme wildfire danger conditions in the Truckee / Lake Tahoe area, the Tahoe Donner board of directors held a special board meeting to set a temporary ban on all outdoor wood fires and use of charcoal grills. Citations for violations … [Read more...]