Crews responded to a reported structure fire at 811 Southwood Blvd., Unit #3 around 6:08 p.m. The fire was contained to the area of origin, no occupants were inside, and the cause was accidental.
The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team, a partnership of local, state, and federal agencies, will begin fall prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe next week and continue through much of winter. Smoke will be present. Project maps are posted at tahoelivingwithfire.com.
Improper disposal of fireplace and stove ashes is a leading cause of home fires in fall and winter. The District explains how to cool, store, and dispose of ashes safely, and offers free ash cans to qualifying residents.
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.