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Truckee Fire Protection District
Tuesday October 31st, 2017 :: 01:00 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Prescribed Fire this week North of Truckee along highway 89, to prevent the long term threat of large fires

The Truckee Ranger District is planning a prescribed fire of about 40-90 acres near Sagehen Creek on HWY 89 North, west of the highway on Monday, October 30th.  Also, a private contractor will be brurning near Independence Lake. 

This will only take place  as long as weather, fuel conditions, and smoke dispersal remains favorable.  Predicted weather  forecasts over the week is for a more wet and cold weather pattern. This prescribed fire has been planned for several years however we have not been able to implement due to weather conditions or resource availability.

Remember, we live in a fire dependent ecosystem.   If we control when and where fires are ignited, we will reduce the threat of a wildfire because the fuel is no longer available to burn. These planned prescribed fires will help reduce wildfires if enough of it is accomplished over the landscape.    Please call if you have any questions or concerns.  I have attached a link to an excellent news story in Arizona about prescribed fire.

Thanks
 
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2017/05/16/arizona-forest-wildfires-setting-small-fires-prevent-big-ones/326193001/
 
  
 

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Linda Ferguson 
District Fuels Specialist
Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District
p: 530-587-3558 x251 
f: 530-587-6914 
[email protected]
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
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Truckee Fire Protection District
10049 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161

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