A small prescribed burn is planned near Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe Boulevard as forest crews continue work aimed at reducing wildfire risk in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit said crews are scheduled to begin the prescribed fire on Friday, March 6, and continue through the weekend if conditions allow.
The project, called Liberty 5025 Rx, will burn about 2 acres of pile material on the South Shore in El Dorado County.
Officials said prescribed fires are used to reduce overgrown vegetation and hazardous fuels that can contribute to wildfires, helping protect nearby communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.
The area around the burn may be closed to the public for several days for safety. People in the area are asked to watch for warning signs posted along nearby roads before and during the work.
People living nearby may notice smoke during the burns. Officials advise drivers to slow down and turn on their headlights if they encounter smoke on the road.
Crews will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before ignitions begin. If conditions change, scheduled burn operations may be canceled.
Officials said prescribed fire work across the basin is expected to continue through winter as weather allows.
The U.S. Forest Service said it will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins and will continue to provide updates through its website, social media channels, and the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team prescribed fire map.
