LTBMU: USFS Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Information

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

LTBMU: USFS Lake Tahoe Prescribed Fire Information

U.S. Forest Service Prescribed fire operations possible near Secret Harbor tomorrow

Date Sent: Nov. 27, 2012
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews may conduct prescribed fire operations on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe near Secret Harbor tomorrow, November 28, 2012. The project is approximately 100 acres and consists of piles of vegetation and woody materials remaining after fuels reduction efforts aimed at reducing wildfire risk to the community.

The Forest Service is considering staffing a prescribed fire information station during this project. If weather conditions are favorable and fuels management staff decides to proceed with the operation, additional details regarding hours and location will follow.

Because of the project size, Lake Tahoe residents and visitors may see a significant amount of smoke rising from the project area. Smoke will be visible on Hwy. 28. Forest Service prescribed fire managers expect good dispersion of smoke based on predicted weather. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping doors, windows and outside vents closed.

Forest Service staff will post road signs around areas affected by prescribed fire, and update the ocal fire information line at (530) 543-2600, #6. Other federal, state and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work during this period.

To directly receive prescribed fire updates, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu. To learn more about the efforts to reduce catastrophic wildfire risks in the Tahoe Basin read the Lake Tahoe Basin Multi-jurisdictional Fuel Reduction Plan found at: http://fs.usda.gov/Internet/SE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_045864.pdf.

Take a few moments to visit an excellent web site and learn about Prescribed Fire vs. Wildfire at: http://www.smokeybear.com/prescribed-fires.asp.

CFN - California Fire News 2012

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Tuesday, November 27, 2012