PILE BURNING TO BEGIN WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District plans pile burning at locations around Incline Village, including near Diamond Peak Ski Resort and east of the former Ponderosa Ranch area, starting the week of November 1. Smoke will affect nearby areas for 48 to 72 hours.

Weather and fuel conditions permitting, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District anticipates pile burning in various locations throughout Incline Village, including the Diamond Peak Ski Resort area and east of the Ponderosa Ranch area beginning next week.

Smoke resulting from the pile burns 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 district’s smoke sensitive notification list, please call the Fire District at 775-831-0351, ext. 0 to speak with someone in person or visit www.nltfpd.net.