Fire restrictions go into effect across parts of central and northwestern Nevada due to increasing fire danger on July 1.
Seasonal fire restrictions are in place for Incline Village and Crystal Bay, limiting open burning and regulating the use of grills and recreational fires.
The Reno Fire Department is urging residents to follow safety guidelines to prevent fires and injuries during outdoor activities.
Under these restrictions, campfires or charcoal briquette fires continue to be only allowed in established fire ring
Fire restrictions are in place in many places around Nevada, including Lake Tahoe, as July begins.
Although we are not yet in fire restrictions, propane and charcoal barbequing is acceptable if used within manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District announced Tuesday it is lifting its suspension on solid-fuel and charcoal barbeques.
Fire regulations continue to tighten in Truckee. The area is under a California Residential Burn Ban and there is also a Campfire Ban. The Campfire Ban isn't new but this year there's more restrictions.
It's been a busy month for fire departments around the region. They've already seen several brushfires and they expect even more to spark, now that the hot summer months are upon us.
Firefighters have responded to a couple of grill-related fires recently, and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) is reminding people to be safe and smart while using barbeque grills.
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