North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection Disitrict and Meeks Bay Fire Protection District Suspend Burning

Effective Monday, June 17, all residential burning permits are now fully suspended, in addition open burning of any solid fuels is banned for the remainder of fire season in the Tahoe Basin. 

This ban/suspension takes effect after CALFIRE AEU had suspended burn permits for the season, on Monday, June 10. 

CALFIRE NEU then followed the same guidelines fully suspending all residential burn permits for the season Monday, June 17.

The suspensions triggered North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD), Meeks Bay Fire Protection District (MBFPD) and Alpine Springs CWD jurisdictions to enact a full ban of all solid fuel recreational fires and open burning in their districts effective Monday, June 17 as well. 

The bans/suspensions will remain in effect through the remainder of the fire season. 

Following the adoption of the 2022 Fire Code, ONLY Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) outdoor firepits, barbecues, and pellet grills/smokers are allowed year-round except during Red Flag/critical fire weather conditions.

All these appliances must be utilized following the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Open-flame devices such as tiki-torches and all fireworks, including sparklers and firecrackers, are illegal in California year-round.

For reports of hazardous or illegal campfires, people should call 9-1-1.

Illegal fireworks activity should be reported to local law enforcement.

All sources of open flames, including Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LPG) outdoor firepits, barbecues, and pellet grills/smokers are prohibited during Red Flag/critical fire weather conditions.

Red Flag Watches and Warnings of critical fire weather in the Tahoe Basin are issued by the National Weather Service, Reno.

Authorities have offered some tips to help prepare homes and properties for wildfires:

• Maintain at least 5 feet free of combustible material around each structure.

• For a distance of at least 30 feet from the home, keep the area lean, clean, and green.

• Clear all dead and or dying vegetation 100 feet from all structures.

• Landscape with fire-resistant.

• Find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris through chipping or green waste collection opportunities.

For additional information on how to create defensible space, tips to prevent wildfires, and ways to prepare for emergencies and evacuations, visit www.TahoeLivingWithFire.com.