Lake Tahoe CA/NV…As California and Nevada enter a third year of drought, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is leveling up the region’s preparedness efforts by implementing the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign. The campaign will run from May through October, highlighting the message: “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.” All counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, along with […]
Markleeville, CA…The east side closure of State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass has moved from Gate 4 at Wolf Creek to Gate 3 at Raymond Meadows. This is to allow access to the camping along Silver Creek due to the opening of the stream fishing season that begins tomorrow. District 10 crews are working hard to safely […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Traffic Advisory… US-50, from Wrights Lake Road to South Lake Tahoe, is experiencing major delays due to multiple projects in the area. Tree removal, guardrail replacement, & crack sealing are causing one-way traffic controls along US-50. If you are planning a trip to Lake Tahoe this weekend, plan for the extra delays […]
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a semi blocking The Eastbound lane at I80 and Secret Town Road. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00017 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: I80 E / Secret Town Rd Ofr Loc Desc: EB 80 JWO 3/4 MI Lat/Lon: 39.148530 -120.901181 Detail Information 10:02 AM 6 [9] A70-384 #3 LANE 9:58 […]
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a fire at I80 and Cisco Grove, Please use caution in the area. Updates to come as needed… Incident: 00009 Type: Report of Fire Location: I80 W / Cisco Grove Ofr Loc Desc: WB Lat/Lon: 39.308485 -120.541540 Detail Information 7:43 AM 2 [2] 100 YDS OFF RDWY 7:42 AM 1 [1] […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The 2022 Wildfire Safety Expo is coming up. Hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Protection… A…
South Lake Tahoe, CA…South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a single vehicle traffic collision. Bat3, E1, T2 and two JPA ambulances responded to Glenwood Way near Janet Dr. For a single vehicle TC. There was heavy damage to the vehicle and two patients were transported to the hospital.
South Lake Tahoe, CA…CAL FIRE burn permits are available to the public FREE of charge for the burning of dry landscape vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates from the landowner’s property. To acquire a permit, visit the website at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov watch the mandatory video which reviews burning requirements and safety tips, fill in the required […]
Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig us blocking the road at I80 and Crystal Springs. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00012 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: I80 W / Crystal Springs Ofr Loc Desc: WB CRYSTAL OFF Lat/Lon: 39.210904 -120.783464 Detail Information 8:30 AM 3 [4] 1039 8:29 AM 2 [2] [Rotation Request […]
Placerville, CA…In preparation for increasing fire activity, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has placed a Type 1 helicopter at the Placerville Airport due to the central location and the ability of the Eldorado National Forest to provide a helicopter manager. Type 1 helicopters are the largest and fastest flying helicopters used on wildland […]
